Hatchet Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Hatchet Campground
Located along Highway 26, the Hatchet campground offers a great place to stop for the night when travelling the scenic highway between Jackson and Dubois, Wyoming. Opportunities for fishing designated wild and scenic rivers are available nearby. During the fall hunting season, this campground offers a popular staging area. This site is equipped with 9 campsites, accessibility to bear boxes, access to water, a single-unit vault toilet, campfire rings, and a dumpster.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$15/Night for single unit. $7 fee for extra 2nd vehicle, no more than 2 vehicles/ site
Hours
Campground will have water turned off, bathrooms locked, and no more trash service after closure date. However, the gate will not be closed, and campground can still be used for no fee when all amenities are turned off. If any amenities are left on, fees will still be collected. Check the Kiosk at the campground for more information. Closes September 15 annually.
Restrictions
Bear food storage is required on the Buffalo Ranger District. Click here for more information on these requirements: Bear Food Storage and Sanitation Order No: 04-00-104 Extra fees apply per site for 3 or more vehicles.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.