The best camping near Medicine Bow National Forest

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Medicine Bow National Forest adventure.

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Stay at a public campground in Medicine Bow National Forest

Snow Survey Cabin

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

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Libby Creek Willow Campground

10 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Bottle Creek Campground

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Jack Creek Campground

16 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Campbell Creek Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

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Curtis Gulch Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Friend Park Campground

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Libby Creek Spruce Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Nash Fork Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

La Prele Guard Station

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Little Brooklyn Lake Guard Campground

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Sandstone Cabin

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

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Lost Creek Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

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Vedauwoo Campground

28 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Bow River Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Deep Creek Campground

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

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French Creek Campground

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Six Mile Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Esterbrook Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Bobbie Thomson Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Ryan Park Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Lake Owen Campground

38 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Libby Creek Pine Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Brooklyn Lake is tiny but the scenery is gorgeous

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Brooklyn Lake Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Rob Roy Campground

65 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Tie City Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Yellow Pine Campground

19 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

North Fork Campground

26 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

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Sugarloaf Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Keystone Cabins

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Pelton Creek Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Jack Creek Crew Quarters Campground

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Jack Creek Guard Station

1 site In Medicine Bow National Forest

Lincoln Park Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Hog Park Campground

50 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Miller Lake Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents In Medicine Bow National Forest

Top-rated campgrounds near Medicine Bow National Forest

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Buford Canyon

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Buford, WY

We purchased 40 acres several years ago and built our home on the west side. We wished we could better access and appreciate the amazing views on the east side so we built two off grid cabins and a campsite. We have been encouraged to share this very special location with others. We have found it very rewarding to share this spot with others.

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See #Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

272 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Cheyenne, WY

Rustic Ranchette on the Wyoming Plains Simple, no-fuss camping for RVs, tents, buses, vans, and car campers. Electric sites (110/20 AMP) available, plus unique stays: 🤠 CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS 👉 Last Chance Camp ⬅️⬅️ Book early and rest easy! 🚀 Reservations open on Valentine's Day. Book directly ⬆️⬆️or see "event listings" below ⬇️⬇️ 🔥 22-ft Tipi Rental – Warm, furnished, sleeps 2-8. 🐴 Horsebox Renovation – Super cozy, always a guest favorite. 🌵 All outdoor stays are pet-friendly at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne! just keep those dogs leashed and please do your share of doo doo duty. Enjoy a large community kitchen, port-a-pot, and seasonal outdoor shower (Oct–June can freeze). Gather at the firepit, connect over WiFi (Verizon/Sprint), and roam the hidden labyrinth, prairie land, and farm life with horses, chickens, and Brandon—the ranch dog who’ll probably greet you! 🏕️ Self-Sufficient Camping – Be Prepared No office on-site. Pick a spot & message Christine when you arrive/depart. No dump station or hookups. This is primitive boondocking. Deep well water available. No sewage/greywater dumping—$500 fine. Quiet generators only (60 dB max). Off by 9 PM, on at 7 AM. 📍 Location & Check-In 📍 2 miles east of I-25 / Exit 16 (Search: Tractor Supply, Cheyenne, WY) 🕛 Check-in: 12 PM - 2 AM | Check-out: Around 12 PM (flexible). Late arrivals okay, but no calls after 9 PM. Look for the orange house with 16 solar panels. 🎯 Local Highlights 22 miles to Kurt Gowdy State Park – Hike, kayak, explore Hidden Falls. Vedauwoo (Vee-dah-voo) – Breathtaking rock formations & trails. The Bunk House Bar & Grill – Classic Western dining & live music. Downtown Cheyenne (7 miles) – State Capitol, Rib & Chop House, breweries. 2.5 miles to The Little Bear / The Brand Bar – Local beef & brews! ❄️ Winter Camping & Other Room Rentals 🛌🛌 Guesthouse shower 🚿 available: $5 (towels/soap) or $3 (bring your own). More stays? Guesthouse rooms & Super Cute horsebox renovation available. Find us on the app that starts with A & ends with B. 😉or ⬆️⬆️ Let's make it a great stay! Christine & Steve Johnson

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Terry Bison Ranch Resort

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Cheyenne, WY

Terry Bison Ranch has a history all the way back to the 1800's. The ranch was once owned by F. E. Warren (The first governor of the state of Wyoming). President Teddy Roosevelt was also a guest at the ranch and a picture of him in the main house, hangs on the wall in the Senators Steakhouse. For more in depth history of this amazing ranch, come visit and ride the bison train tour, let your kids take a pony ride, or enjoy a family fun trail ride! Learn more about this land: Terry Bison Ranch Resort is a functioning bison ranch with adventures to explore. We have a bison train tour that takes you out to feed the bison, a steak house, horseback trail rides, and plenty of animals to look at. The dry camping is in the fields surrounding the park.

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Logan Ranch Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Tie Siding, WY

Welcome to our property! This is a very scenic property, that is rich with history. The Virginia Dale Stage Station is about three miles away and the overland trail has several branches going through here. We are also a fifth generation cattle ranch. We are in Wyoming, on Highway 287 between Fort Collins, CO. and Laramie, Wyoming. We are still building out our property with a General store, and Western Themed Town coming soon. We have campsites for RV’s or Tents. We have an amazing 1000 acres to have your own hiking, wildlife, birdwatching, adventure. We have great hiking and wildlife viewing, marmots, pronghorn, antelope, deer, elk, and an occasional moose. Birds of every feather gather here so bring your binoculars. Hikes include balancing boulders and rock formations. Wonderful stargazing, our stars are so bright it seems like you can reach up and touch them. We are a working ranch and do have livestock. Don’t mess with the bull!Firewood, for $7.00 per bag delivered to your campsite. The bags make a great trash bag when empty! Do not bring your own firewood, as we don’t want more pine beetles and noxious weeds. Due to the high volume of people coming in separate vehicles, after two vehicles per site, its $10.00 per vehicle extra per night. We have portable outhouses available.

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Camp Rendezvous

15 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Tie Siding, WY

Welcome to Camp Rendezvouz! We are in Wyoming, on Highway 287 between Fort Collins, CO. and Laramie, WY. When you book, make sure you are committed as we have a strict cancellation policy. We are making this campground more for families and family reunions, or friends that want to be together yet have your own space. It’s high with trees and rocks, beautiful views and amazing starry nights. Camp sites 1 2 3 4 are fairly close together for a family or to circle the wagons. Very nice close hike to a creek. Camp site's 5 and 6 are secluded. They would be best for someone who is self contained, as they don’t have an outhouse nearby. Sites 7 8 9 have some seclusion. Site's 10 11 12 13 14 15 are perfect for families, where you can all be together but separate. We are a work in progress but we will try to accommodate anything you may need. Please talk to us! We have firewood $7.00 per bag delivered to your campsite. Do not bring your own firewood. We don’t want more pine beetles and noxious weeds. More than 2 vehicles per site $10.00 per vehicle per night. A vehicle pulling a trailer counts as 1. A motor home pulling a car or trailer counts as 1. We look forward to hosting you!

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Little Cabin with a view

3 sites · Lodging15 acres · Jelm, WY

Cozy, rustic, dry, one room mountainside cabin with outhouse, sits under the wide open Wyoming sky. (Has electricity, electric heat) View sunsets and star filled skies from the front patio. A microwave, mini fridge, propane grill allow for simple meals to be prepared. The Little Cabin offers a mountainside basecamp, getaway, vacation or over night travel stop 30 miles from LARAMIE, WY, I80, WY 130, US 287 and Co 125. 2.5 miles from Woodslanding on WY 230. Depending on the time of year there are various outdoor activities nearby to enjoy. Hiking, Fishing, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country skiing. There are Mountain Lakes, Plains Lakes, the Big Laramie River, Snowy Range Down Hill Ski Area all with in a 60 mile radius. There is public access to the Big Laramie River across the highway where you can fish or walk the public access path that runs along side it. Saratoga, WY, natural Hot Springs are about 90 miles West and makes for a beautiful drive. Snowy Range Mountain offers a down hill ski area, trails for hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Star gazing from the Little Cabin or Gazebo is amazing. There is no light pollution which allows a view of the stars some have never seen.

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Gordon Creek RV Park

23 sites · Lodging, RVs80 acres · Livermore, CO

Enjoy peace and tranquility on 80 acres of private land. Hook into one of our RV sites with full hookups or stay in one of our beautiful cabins with close access to the nightlife of Ft. Collins as well as the gorgeous Red Feather Lakes area and all it has to offer. Visit Rigby's roadhouse for dinner and drinks right here on the property or take the family on a trail ride with Tattered Saddle. Wildlife is abundant in the area and you might see deer, elk, fox, bear, hawks, and bald eagles. Close to many trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, fishing, backcountry skiing, hunting, and even a golf course close by.

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Moseying Moose RV Sites

1 site · RV2 acres · Red Feather Lakes, CO

We have two newly developed camp spots on the east end of our property. This year we will only have dry camping. It is a wooded area, close to the village, lakes and hiking. Lots of outdoor activities including sand volleyball, badminton, ax throwing (only plastic so not dangerous) and corn hole. Coming in the future: Electricity and picnic tables. .

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Redstone RV Ranch

9 sites · RVs800 acres · CO

Our place is private and vast! Beautiful mountains 360 views in every direction! The celestial activity is amazing without city lights too:) We have a nice bar and restaurant only a mile away, "The Forks Mercantile and Saloon!" We also offer farm-to-table items, so just ask! NO toilets or showers are provided! Self contained vehicles only. We do have an artesian well to fill with. RV PARKING: 4 sites! Sites 1, 2 and 4 allow pets and kids. Water hook ups in site 4. Site 5 has shade from 6:30 pm on., but can only be booked without kids or pets. Yes, you can group 1-2 for larger bookings. All sites are 75 yards or more apart! Each site has a table, fire-pit, and chairs. All rigs welcome! (No showers or toilets.) We are strict on arrival time, please be here before 8:00PM no later. 4:00, no earlier. We will not place you after dark on our land. Check out is before 10 a.m. You can book a fishing tour with professional guides down the Poudre, or simply just set up on our property. You can also visit two horseback-riding stables close by if you want a trail ride. Yes, we have waterfalls 3 miles down the road. All info provided when you arrive and meet. We’ll have a packet with lots of info for you upon arrival. We love to share our land, the wildlife and birds are beautiful each day! Our hope is that at the end of the day, your hands and feet should be dirty, your hair a royal mess, and your soul singing!

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Happy Valley Dry Camping

50 sites · Tents10 acres · Cheyenne, WY

Our 10 acre property is in the heart of the Happy Valley area of Cheyenne, Wyoming, just a few miles from Curt Gowdy National Park. Scenic views of Table Rock Mountain and surrounding mountainous and prairie landscape make for a unique Wyoming experience. Enjoy the sunshine most days of the year and the often dark, clear skies showing off the beautiful stars. It is very quiet at night throughout the year as we are 15 minutes (on clear roads) from the hustle and bustle of downtown Cheyenne. We have farm animals on site including a rooster which adds to the ambience of this

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Basecamp On The Poudre

4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Bellvue, CO

At the base of the Poudre Canyon this location makes a perfect quick getaway for any camper, Only 15 minuets from down town Fort Collins your adventure awaits. You will be met with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, The comforting sounds of the Cache La Poudre, and if your lucky a glimpse at some of Colorado's amazing wildlife. Base Camp provides space for many camping styles, from pitching a tent and enjoying a breathtaking view sleeping under the stars. Or hauling in your camper for a more comfortable stay. Enjoy a view of the Poudre River right from your from your picnic table next to your cozy campfire, your next adventure awaits you here!

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Little Camp On The Prairie

2 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Wellington, CO

Welcome to our premier dry camping destination, where simplicity meets serenity amidst the beauty of nature. Our camping spaces offer stunning views that stretch as far as the eye can see. With over 20 acres of space to stretch your legs, go for a run, or simply explore and reconnect with the great outdoors. While you'll be roughing it in nature, rest assured that essential amenities are never far away. Just 13 minutes from camp, you'll find convenient amenities including shops, restaurants, and more. When it's time to empty your tanks, a nearby dump station in town makes waste disposal a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying the beauty and tranquility of your surroundings. For those seeking adventure, our location offers easy access to a variety of attractions. Explore the pristine beauty of Red Feather Lakes, just 45 minutes away, or venture into Wyoming for a taste of frontier life. Closer to home, Fort Collins is just 25 minutes away, offering a wealth of dining, shopping, and entertainment options for you to enjoy. Whether you're seeking a peaceful nature retreat or a convenient basecamp for exploring the surrounding area, our dry camping spot has it all. Come experience camping at its finest and create memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to welcome you to our slice of paradise.

The best camping near Medicine Bow National Forest guide

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Let the wild unspoiled natural world be your healer, and what better place to do that than Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The forest is a whopping 2.9 million acre outdoor playground extending from northern Colorado to central Wyoming, and has got something for everyone and for every season. The diverse area also comprises the Thunder Basin Grasslands as well as numerous mountain ranges with huge elevation changes and diversity in terrain and wildlife. The area offers ample hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and riding (among other activities). In the winter come for snow sports and see everything in a different light. Lots of options for developed camping and even more for dispersed wilderness camping, mean you can really spend some time here exploring. Come and get your medicine!

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33 ratings · 9 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2020

Camping spots very close together. No to paper in outhouse.

Kathy P.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2020

Curtis Gulch is a magical place as it's described. The La Bonte stream runs parallel to the campsite and is a short hike. The only negative thing to camping there is the road leading into the area. It is very rough and narrow in some areas. Drive slow and a 4WD pickup pulling a camper can make it. Do not expect cell service. All the camp sites are primative meaning no water or electrical hook-ups. There is one (what I would call) updated outhouse. It's best to go during the week as it starts filling up on Friday. We drove over to another campsite but the campsites were closer together and maybe only one was big enough to back a small RV into. Fire rings are available. A pump is available with well water. The area is clean.

Kathy P.

4 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2020

Trying to get more information. Campground facilities appeared to be locked when we visited 7/18

William D.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2018

A surprising gem of a campground! Beautiful large boulders similar to Joshua Tree.

Sara + Mike (.

9 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2018

Super windy spot but the rock features are very unique and there were even some climbers. The stars were GORGEOUS at night. My biggest complaint is that it's fairly close to the highway.

Michael S.

6 years on Hipcamp

June 2018

Camped there over the weekend, no one around except for 3 other camping groups in the upper loops. There is no potable water there anymore in the upper loops. might be down lower or near the boat ramp. Bring your paddleboards, kayaks and fishing poles as there is tons or shoreline to explore.

J.R. W.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2018

Busy in the summer, empty in the fall and spring during the cold months. Great rock climbing, hiking and fishing. Watch out for firearms shooting in the area.

Terry G.

7 years on Hipcamp

August 2016

Campbell Creek is a beautiful little campground tucked in among pine trees with rock formations on one side. There is plenty of space between sites and is super quiet. At least during my stay, we hardly saw anyone in the area as you are remote, with Douglas being the closest town. Note that there are warning signs of bears in the area, so you must practice food safety (food kept inside hard-sided trailers, vehicles, or bear resistant containers).

Aj M.

8 years on Hipcamp

September 2015

There are some really cool hike-in tent sites amongst the boulders. There is hiking and climbing just a short walk from the campground. The noise from the interstate is the only con to this campground.