Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231832
When Middle Fork reopens
Middle Fork's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 27 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 5 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 10 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 9 monitored sites, 7 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
81.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 5 of 27 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026Not open online81.5%
Open site-nights5 / 27
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 17
Weekday openings0
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 0 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 5 of 27 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 1 |
| 003 | 1 |
| 005 | 1 |
| 006 | 1 |
| 007 | 1 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
5 open site-nights across 5 sites at Middle Fork, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 9 sites take 25 ft, 9 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 003 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 005 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 006 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| 007 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
About Middle Fork
Overview
Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.
The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area.
Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.
Nearby Attractions
South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.
A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
9 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 80 ftNo hookups9 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 miles.
Middle Fork Road, Buffalo, WY 82834406-587-9054
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231832 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231832 · Middle Fork · Buffalo WY12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Middle Fork?
Reservations for Middle Fork are made through Recreation.gov. 81.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 5 of 27 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Middle Fork?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Middle Fork in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Which sites at Middle Fork fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 9 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Middle Fork?
September 2026, with 5 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 27.
When is the next open date at Middle Fork?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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