Dead Swede is a national park campground at Bighorn National Forest in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Dead Swede is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 64 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 32 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Bighorn National Forest include Tie Flume, Owen Creek, Prune Creek, Sibley Lake and Pine Island Group Area.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 125 · 2024: 130 · 2025: 117
Address
Dayton, Wyoming
Coordinates
44.6892, -107.4467
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest






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