Dead Swede Campground, Dayton, WY

Dead Swede Campground is located in the Tongue Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest (2 hrs 45 min southeast of Billings, MT) with an elevation of 8,455 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $20.50 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (64)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		19%
3 star		3%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@TimH9025603 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #2

Lovely spot, site was difficult to back in to. Didn't see any bear, elk or moose. Big thunderstorm overnight. Route 14A to get here was steep, winding and narrow

@BrettG40A40F44 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #18

Great location, nice stream flowing along the site. Super clean sites and facilities. When leaving I had a hitch issue and the host was great help. Thanks!

@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #14

Great location and the Hosts were very friendly. They keep the place in top shape.

@SCOTTJ1075439 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #11

Nice campground with a lot of moose nearby and fishing available too.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #19

This campground is well designed and is in a pretty setting along the South Tongue River. There was plenty of room between the sites to provide solitude. Our reservation was for a site in Loop B but there was no signage at the entrance indicating which road was Loop B. Unfortunately, our site was near the main road and the constant buzz and dust from ATVs distracted from our camping experience. Being a first time visitor to the Bighorn NF, we had no idea how popular motorized recreation was in the surrounding area. We walked along an ATV trail that followed the the South Tongue because there were no non motorized trails in the vicinity.

@Jacquelyn93A1C · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #8

Always a great place to stay!

@JackieA7255406 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #11

clean and quiet

@SheilaF4323DEC · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #14

The location is beautiful! The campsite was very clean and ready when we arrived. The camp host does an excellent job of keeping the area and bathrooms very clean.

@GaryE6624143 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #10

Had a great time. Some rain, but to be expected.

@SueL1402712 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #19

Camp site and toilets were very clean thanks to the campground host. Unfortunately, the neighboring campsite used their generator all night long. We understood that generators were to be shut off at 10:00 pm until morning. Also, neighboring campsite brought deer corn to feed the deer in their campsite. Just not acceptable with chronic wasting disease in the local deer herd.

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Aug 28, 2023 at Campsite #19

Beautiful location along a mountain stream. Peaceful and clean toilets.

@KoelB8837079DA · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #21

Clean, beautiful camp site! Was a moose right across the river multiple times during our stay. Very peaceful and relaxing.

@PaulaR5C35CD68 · Camped on Jul 4, 2023 at Campsite #3

The host was very helpfull, and the bathrooms were spotless. I will definitely be staying there again.

@KerbyL0C899788 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #8

Dead Swede campground is very nice, The camp sites are far enough apart to enjoy your privacy, other campers were very courtis and quiet. The camp host was very helpful and polite and bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen any where. We will be revisiting this site in the near future. Kerby

@GregA3946377 · Camped on Jun 29, 2023 at Campsite #9

That is one of the nicest facilities we have stayed at ,who ever built that campground knew what they were doing.

@GeraldB4179493 · Camped on Jun 21, 2023 at Campsite #21

We stayed in this campground 2 nights and loved it. Plenty of space between you and your neighbors. Due to it being an exceptionally wet year, the campsite we had the first night had standing water, which bred mosquitoes. We had a different site the next night and it also was a nice site. Our only "complaint" is that when we booked this online, it was booked pretty much solid. However, both nights we were there, at least 25% of the sites were unoccupied, including a site we would have LOVED to stay in. Even though no one was there, the reserved sign was posted by it, and many others. We used our side by side to go do some exploring, and I'm thrilled to say moose were plentiful! Saw a total of 14 (and a calf) over 3 days, and a pair of sand-hill cranes! I would love to visit this area and stay here again.

@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #12

This is our favorite campground in the Bighorns. Especially sites 12-16. One of the most beautiful places on earth in my opinion. The sights are level and long great picnic tables and fire pit area. Have been here at least one a year for 25 years

@MelB9431287 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #17

We had a wonderful spot, right next to the stream. I was able to take my young grandson fishing right next to our camp spot. He caught a few fish and was very happy. There is 5 miles of gravel road to get to the campground with lots of ATV and UTV traffic. So it was dusty while traveling on the road. Out campsite was far enough away that this didn’t bother us much. My only recommendation would be for the camp host to hang a “Full” sign next to the entrance to discourage all of the pickups with campers and trailers from driving through the campground looking for a campsite and creating a lot of dust.

@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #14

This is a gorgeous campground. We were excited about seeing a moose in the campground.

@NENAM5587681 · Camped on Aug 13, 2022 at Campsite #19

We had a piece of paradise at the campground! It is peaceful and so beautiful that it takes your breath away!! We loved the hike along the creek and exploring the rock formations!! I captured it on film to enjoy another day!!❤️

@TinaB5848724 · Camped on Aug 6, 2022 at Campsite #8

Campground was great. Good location. Nice level maintained pad, quiet at night, picnic tables were nice, shaded and spread out sites. Water was good, bathrooms were clean, garbage wasn't over flowing, close to fishing. The only negative aspect is the sound and dust from ATV's driving too fast by the roads near the campsite.

@SueT8844755 · Camped on Jul 11, 2022 at Campsite #8

We had such a fun time on our annual Family Camping trip & this was our first time staying in the Dead Swede Campground. It was clean, quiet, peaceful, and the weather was perfect. We had a 5th Wheel, our son & son-in-law & family had Toy Haulers. We enjoyed riding our 4-Wheelers on many of the trails, cooking outside, and visiting with our family!

@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #19

The campground was quiet, restrooms were clean, hosts were very friendly, and it was in a beautiful location. Definitely will try to camp here on an annual basis if reservations can be made.

@JessicaG555444 · Camped on Jul 6, 2022 at Campsite #15

We love dead Swede for our annual trip to the big horn mountains. It’s there best camping experience my family has ever had, and we look forward to visiting for many years to come.

@EloiseS4076235 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #19

host kept the campsites and restrooms exceptionally clean

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