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Island Park Campground

Bighorn National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBighorn NF / SheridanWyoming⭐ 4.5 (60)
Island Park Campground
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 17h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Island Park Campground in Wyoming has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #03, #05, #10
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #09

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #03 — ip_site03_preview
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #03 · ip_site03_previewEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #03 — ip_cg_hero
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #03 · ip_cg_heroEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #05 — ip_site05_preview
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #05 · ip_site05_previewEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #05 — ip_cg_hero
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #05 · ip_cg_heroEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #10 — ip_site10_preivew
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #10 · ip_site10_preivewEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #10 — ip_cg_hero
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #10 · ip_cg_heroEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #09 — ip_cg_hero
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #09 · ip_cg_heroEsther Fishbaugh
Campsite ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #09 — ip_site09_preview
Site ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND #09 · ip_site09_previewEsther Fishbaugh

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Island Park Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18.5/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★55 ratings
5★38
4★12
3★3
2★2
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.4/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Island Park Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Island Park Campground?

Island Park Campground in Wyoming takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Island Park Campground?

Campsite fees at Island Park Campground run about $18.5/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Island Park Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Island Park Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Island Park Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Island Park Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Island Park Campground a good campground?

Island Park Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 60 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Island Park Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Island Park Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Island Park Campground located?

Island Park Campground is located in Bighorn NF / Sheridan, Wyoming. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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