Hart Mountain Nat'l Antelope Refuge: Camping

CAMPING

Conditions at the camping areas on Hart Mountain are primitive. Areas have pit toilets, two of which are handicap accessible. None of the campgrounds have any RV hook-ups, drinking water, firewood, or fire rings. There is drinking water available at Refuge Headquarters. Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis, there are no reservations and no camping fees. At the poplular hot springs camping area there are 30 camping sites. You're welcome to stay up to 14 days. Observe quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Camping is available at:

1. Hot Springs Campground. Camping is permitted year-round. Winter snows may close the campground road periodically. During the summer there is an onsite camp host. The Hot Spring has been refurbished with a new enclosure for your safety and enjoyment, large enough to accommodate about six people at a time.

2. Post Meadows Campground is available as a horse camp, which includes corrals. (See horseback riding.)

3. Guano Creek Campground is open seasonally to accommodate extra campers during the hunting season from August 1st through November 1st.

4. Back country camping is also permitted. (See overnight backpacking.)

Camping equipment left unattended for more than 24 hours is subject to impoundment.

The use of portable electric generators and power saws is prohibited.

CAMPFIRES

Campfires may be enjoyed only at Hot springs Campground during periods of low fire hazards. Bring your own firewood, wood is so scarce that it may not be collected on the refuge. Always check for campfire restrictions posted at the refuge headquarters or check with the campground host in the campground. It is unlawful to leave any campfire which has not been thoroughly extinguished. Be sure your fire is out.

See the link for recreational activities for more information on outback camping.