West Tensleep Lake Campground, Ten Sleep, WY

West Tensleep Lake Campground is located in the Powder River Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest (2 hrs 58 min northwest of Casper, WY) with an elevation of 9,096 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the beginning of September. 9 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $18.50 per night. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (59)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		14%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		5%

@TomH4673678 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #6

Great campsite and facility overall! Was there the final few days of reserved season, so pretty quiet with very little activity in the campground. Only suggestion would be to identify that the host is not at the same location. In this case, the host was at a lower location several miles back down the mountain. You don't learn that until you arrive and go to the reader board. Otherwise was left alone and enjoyed our trip. Site was clean, and table and fire ring were in good condition.

@PatriciaLBF7CE · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #9

We reserved site #9. The picture of site 9 was NOT site 9. Some updating is in order on the website. the site worked out fine for us in spite of the mix up on the campsite picture. The reservation system had at least 2 or 3 sites reserved, BUT VACANT, during our stay. We feel that if the campsite is not occupied the first night of the reservation, the reservation should become void and the site available on a first come, first serve basis.

@ReneeT394E3151 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful surroundings , quiet. Campsite are nice size. Very clean. Camp host Deb was very helpful. Campers we meant were very kind. We had a great time.

@DaveC9955006 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #5

Small, beautiful campground with good hiking, fishing, and boating. Deb is a helpful campground host and keeps things clean and running smoothly.

@WilliamC221307 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #5

Really enjoyed the walk-in site! Beautiful view of the lake and felt pretty private. Also the host is doing a great job with keeping the bathrooms clean!

@SueE9321227 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #7

I didn't get to stay there as I lost my sleeping bag somewhere on the washboard road. As far as the site went- Not level. Not good for a tent.

@StevenC2003509 · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #1

Great semi-remote site. Great setting with lake, trails and streams, Trout fishing was good. The day use people infringe on the campground a bit but that has been going on for years. The area camp host is both friendly and a great caretaker to the area. This without a doubt is a five-star campground in my book, Site #1 is a good site-slopes towards the lake a bit but I had a small camper.

@TraceyR8E6AF17 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #8

It would have been helpful to know that if it was 7 mi up a dirt road. Other than that it was a beautiful site

@SabrinaK2FF470 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #8

Great campground and location to the lake and trailhead

@AlanM7819579 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #7

Wonderful experience, last campground in the canyon, most sites are semi-private, balanmce of sun and shade. Near the lake. Hiling and trailheads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness just up the road. Will be back soon!

@AundraP2877830 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #3

We have been RVing for the past 7 years. I have to honestly say this is the most beautiful campground we have camped at in our RV. There are only 10 spots, so it's not a crowded campground. It appeared most sites can take a large RV. Our RV is 28 feet and we able to get it into our spot (3) with little difficulty. If you have an oversized RV, try to get spot 4. It looked like it could take a Class A if necessary. Yes, the road to it off the main highway is a dirt road with a lot of washboard and pot holes. We didn't like that. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to get to the campsite if you go slow. The fishing at the lake was awesome. Caught several brook trout and one tiger trout from the shore using worms for bait. The nights are very chilly, especially in June. It even snowed about an inch on us and the temperature got down to 26 degrees one night! Also, be advised there is NO cell phone service at all. I also want to mention that the camp host Deb, was the best host we ever had met at a campsite!! I thought I would run out of fuel for our generator and she said if I needed some, she would get me fuel. How many camp hosts would do that? Although we didn't use the restrooms, I saw her every day going into them and cleaning. The best camp host ever! We would love to come back here one day again. It's peaceful and quiet. We did see one moose with her calf across the lake.

@CharlesP476782 · Camped on Aug 26, 2023 at Campsite #7

The facility was in very good condition and our campground host was friendly and helpful.

@Stephanie16387 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #3

Great spot.

@DaveD9972442 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #10

Dirt road to the CG was in better shape than years past. Water worked fine, bathrooms were clean and camp host was more than helpful in providing answers to any questions you had. Only glitch was the trail to East Tensleep Lake disappeared before you could get there. Suggest taking a good GPS device to this one, maps weren't much help (i.e. Nat'l Geographic). Others like to Mistymoon or Lost Twin Lakes wasn't a problem.

@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #1

Beautiful little campground with the lake and hiking trails right there. Bathrooms were clean which was a pleasant surprise compared to other campgrounds. Friendly camp host.

@KarenN9769488 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #4

We were in campsite #4 which sits above the lake. It's a lovely, large site, but sloping and rocky. We had to place our 11x9 tent close to the campground road as it was the only even spot on the site. Host came by each morning to collect trash at each site and kept the vault toilets very clean. However, not having a host staying on site (she was six miles away down a gravel road) was a disadvantage on our last night when campers next to us played loud rap music until very late. If you have a large tent, the inside loop campsites have the best flat areas, but are not very private. Great hiking and saw moose!

@GabrielC991798 · Camped on Jul 15, 2023 at Campsite #9

Busy over the weekend but still well kept. The proximity to the outhouse didn't bother us at all.

@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #10

Great spot with only 10 sites. We enjoyed hiking and canoeing on the lake.

@LaceySCAAD9F55 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #2

Mama moose & baby moose made a showing! Cheeky littke chipmunks gave us many laughs. The beauty is breathtaking! Coyotes howled across the lake in daylight. What a vacation!

@DevinB03857094 · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #10

Great location, easy access to lake and hiking trails

@TraceyA72E5DE5 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #2

Our camp host, Deb, was THE ABSOLUTE best! She is meant to do this work, and is so good with all the people! Also, top notch bathroom cleanliness!

@DonD4203855 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #1

exceptional campground host

@Christoph28961 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #2

It was absolutely beautiful. I will confess I only made it to Lake Helen due to several factors. The elevation I had difficulty adjusting to but mainly poor preparation on my part . I didn't anticipate the terrain (last wooded part before Lake Helen) to be that difficult. I overpacked. I backed too heavily as well. I'm "guessing" the hike was 5 1/2 to 6 miles ( halfway around Lake Helen. Would appreciate any concrete number on that. It took my son 4 hours while taking pics and took me 7 and 3/4's hours. That said and a bit wiser I plan to return in May or June with all 3 sons. I am 64 and in fair health. My lack of complete (new hiker) complete research,preparation made it more difficult than it had to be. The vistas,scenery and quiet was incredible. I'll be seeing you at Mistymoon Lake, the waterfall and " potentially the summit soon. Beautiful, breathtaking and the 20 people we encountered were very , very friendly.

@sandyU6933683 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #7

Great little Campground on tensleep lake and within walking distance to several trailheads.

@EmilyB3587069 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #1

We stayed at site number 1, pretty private, right by the lake, not super level for a tent but worked fine.

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