Tensleep Creek campground
Tensleep Creek
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. The campground is first-come, first-served and has 27 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that Tensleep Creek is named for the Native American practice of counting ten sleeps or days along the creek in order to gauge how long it would take to reach a nearby hunting ground.
The best time of year to visit Tensleep Creek Camping Area is from mid-June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s during the day and dropping to the mid-40s to mid-50s at night. Overall, this campground is a great place to enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of the Bighorn National Forest.
What's on-site at Tensleep Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tensleep Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Leigh Creek Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Boulder Park Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Boulder Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Lake Point Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tensleep Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Powder River Near Hazelton | 3 cfs | → |
| Nf Powder River Below Pass Creek | 50 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Above Shell Creek Reservoir | 12 cfs | → |
| South Piney Creek At Willow Park | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Buffalo | 116 cfs | → |
| Bighorn R At Worland Wyo | 4,350 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tensleep Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Powder River Pass Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Powder River Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bear Trap Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bear Trap Meadow Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Hansen Sawmill Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hansen Sawmill | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Fishing spots
- Veterans Cove Fishing Site
- Upper Paintrock Fishing Site
- Tie Hack Reservoir
- Lake Desmet
- Healy Lake
- Tongue River Fishing Site
Points of interest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tensleep Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tensleep Creek
Can I make reservations at Tensleep Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tensleep Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tensleep Creek.