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Hugh Otte Campground

The Hugh Otte Campground is located in the popular Sinks Canyon, located outside of Lander, Wyoming, known for its diverse range of outdoor recreational activities.  Hugh Otte has eight sites accessible via unpaved routes, parking spurs, fire rings/grills, and ample access to the Popo Agie River. Equestrian amenities are located at the end of nearby Bruce's parking lot.

Stay limit is 16 days.

Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available.

No garbage collection, pack it in, pack it out 
 

Current Conditions
Open for the 2025 Season

Reservations

This site is first come, first served.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY .

*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*

https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $5 per night

Overnight Use:
    Single Site: $5.00/night.

Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Contact Name: Washakie Ranger District

Contact Phone: (307) 332-5460

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.7324979

Longitude: -108.848991

Directions

From Lander, travel about 7 miles on State Highway 131 to the Shoshone National Forest boundary. The camping area will be on the left just past the cattle guard.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Biking Biking
Climbing and Caving Climbing and Caving
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Hiking Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Scenic Drives Scenic Drives

Biking - MountainBiking - Mountain
Biking - Road CyclingBiking - Road Cycling

Climbing - RockClimbing - Rock

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Day HikesDay Hikes

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits
Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery

Scenic DrivingScenic Driving

Last updated May 27, 2025