USFS · Campground · Fee
West Tensleep Lake Campground is located on the shores of West Tensleep Lake. West Tensleep Trailhead is nearby and provides access to trails in the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
From the USFS.Official page
No. West Tensleep Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east for about 17.5 miles to Forest System Road (FSR) 27. Turn left at the sign onto FSR 27, cross the bridge and go about 1.1 miles to a Y intersection. Bear right, continuing on FSR 27, and go another 6.3 miles.
14 day stay limit, non-motorized boating The campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 17 miles away on Powder River Pass
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.