Castle Gardens Scenic Area

About Castle Gardens Scenic Area

This area of fantastic rock formations is located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains at an elevation of 4,500 feet, close to the town of Ten Sleep. Otherworldly rock formations to scramble on make this a great day-use or overnight camping area. Four camp sites with shade structures, tables, grills, fire rings, and a restroom are provided. You will, however, need to pack in your own water and pack out your own trash. The Castle Gardens Scenic Area is open year round.

How to Get There

From Ten Sleep, take 1st (Old 10 Sleep Hwy) west 3 miles, then turn left on 2 Mile Hill Rd and drive south approx. 4.5 miles. Veer right on to Castle Gardens Rd and drive southwest 1 mile to the parking area.

Plan Your Visit to Castle Gardens Scenic Area

Heading to Castle Gardens Scenic Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)