About Dead Swede Campground
Dead Swede Campground and the nearby Dead Swede Picnic Ground, are named for the gentleman whose grave is located there. The campground is located east of U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. It's proximity to the South Tongue River makes it a popular area for anglers.
- Fees: $23 per night. Additional vehicle $10. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 13 sites reservable.
- Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day
- Managed by: USFS - Bighorn National Forest
- Where: 16 mi southwest of Dayton, WY · 44.69, -107.44798
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Swede C.G. | ATV road | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| Dead Swede C.G. (A) | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Bonanza Dead Swede | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Dunwood | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Woodrock ATV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Copperwood | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Tie Flume Campground 1.7 mi
- Campsite · 14 mi SW of Dayton 2 mi
- Owen Creek Campground 2.8 mi
- Sibley Lake Campground 4.8 mi
- Prune Creek Campground 5.6 mi
- Pine Island Group Campground 6.3 mi