Places to Camp near Encampment, WY

Encampment is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Encampment, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Encampment, WY. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Encampment, WY (126)

    Camper-submitted photo from Saratoga Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Saratoga Lake Campground
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    1.

    Saratoga Lake Campground

    19 Reviews
    40 Photos
    93 Saves
    Saratoga, Wyoming

    Welcome to Saratoga Lake Campground, nestled near the charming town of Saratoga, Wyoming. This spot is perfect for those who love a mix of tranquility and convenience. The campground offers a peaceful lakeside setting with stunning views, making it a great place to unwind and soak in nature.

    One of the standout features here is the proximity to the Hobo Hot Springs, just a short drive away. It's a fantastic spot to relax after a day of exploring. The campground itself is pretty straightforward—gravel sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Some sites come with electric hookups, which is a nice perk, especially for RV campers. Just a heads-up, though: there's no potable water or sewer hookups, so plan accordingly.

    Families will appreciate the playground, though it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the kids and make sure they're up-to-date on their tetanus shots. The lake is a big draw, offering opportunities for boating and bird watching. You might even spot some pronghorns or waterfowl during your stay.

    Visitors have mentioned that the campground is generally quiet and clean, with pit toilets that are well-maintained. It's a first-come, first-served setup, and the rates are quite reasonable—$15 per night for a site with electricity.

    Overall, Saratoga Lake Campground is a solid choice if you're looking for a peaceful, no-frills camping experience with easy access to some local attractions. Enjoy your stay and don't forget to check out the hot springs!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    2.

    Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    25 Reviews
    64 Photos
    160 Saves
    Clark, Colorado

    Camping at Steamboat Lake offers a spectacular opportunity to immerse yourself in clean, crisp air and true Rocky Mountain living.

    The Dutch Hill campground includes the Marina, the Marina convenience store, swim beach, dump station and Camper Services Building with coin operated showers and laundry. The following loops are included: Wheeler loop has all-electric sites with 50amp outlets. Bridge Island sites are all non-electric.

    Winter camping with electric outlets is available on a first-come-first-serve basis in our Marina parking lot.

    Reservations can be made the day you plan to arrive at the park or up to 6 months in advance. Reservable dates are between the Friday before Memorial Day until September 30. Cabins are available year-round through the Steamboat Lake Marina. Campers can stay up to 14 days at Steamboat Lake during a 28 day period.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Acres Campground and Motel

    3.

    Lazy Acres Campground and Motel

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    18 Saves
    Encampment, Wyoming
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $42 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven RV Park

    4.

    Deer Haven RV Park

    5 Reviews
    8 Photos
    23 Saves
    Saratoga, Wyoming

    Welcome to Deer Haven RV Park in Saratoga, Wyoming“Where the Trout Leap in Main Street”. Located on the banks of the beautiful North Platte River and nearby Medicine Bow National Forest, Deer Haven RV Park is a great place to visit. Private trout fishing is right outside your door.

    • Picnic area, community fire pit, yard games, loaner bicycles and more! 
    • Clean, spacious, shaded spaces available on or off the river 
    • Beautiful views of the North Platte River or Rocky Mountains from nearly every space 
    • Each space has full service–water, sewer, 30 and 50 amp electrical service 
    • Free WIFI - recently upgraded!
    • Oversized lots can accommodate the largest RV’s 
    • Picnic tables at every site 
    • Large grassy and shady areas 
    • Blue Ribbon fishing on the North Platte River– reserved for our guests (Wyoming fishing license required) 
    • Leashed pets always welcome! 
    • Easy 5-10 minute walk to downtown Saratoga where you’ll find fantastic restaurants and shopping 
    • Quiet atmosphere for your relaxing enjoyment 
    • Wildlife is abundant in and around the park– deer, ducks, geese and birds visit frequently 
    • Visit the nearby famous Saratoga Natural Hot Springs, free admission & open 24 hours per day. Check out the bath house and“not so HOT” pool! 
    • Short drive to the beautiful Snowy Range Mountains and Medicine Bow National Forest– enjoy fishing, hunting, backpacking, biking, hiking and ATV trails
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Trash

    $45 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

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    Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

    10 Reviews
    33 Photos
    163 Saves
    Clark, Colorado

    Welcome to Sunrise Vista Campground at Steamboat Lake State Park! This place is a real treat for anyone looking to soak in some stunning mountain and lake views. The campsites are nicely spaced out, giving you a bit of privacy, and many offer fantastic views of Hahn's Peak and the lake. If you're lucky enough to snag a spot on the edge of the campground loops, you'll enjoy even more seclusion among the trees.

    The campground is well-maintained, with level spots and large tent pads. Heated flush restrooms and showers are available, making your stay a bit more comfortable. For those with RVs, there are electric hookups, though you'll need to head to the sanitary dump station for waste disposal.

    Visitors have raved about the star-gazing opportunities here, thanks to the limited light pollution. If you're into hiking, kayaking, or wildlife viewing, you'll find plenty to keep you busy. The park's trails are great for a leisurely hike, and the lake is perfect for paddleboarding or canoeing. There's even a little beach area for the kids to enjoy.

    Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Just remember to keep them on a leash and clean up after them. The camp hosts and rangers are known for being friendly and helpful, so don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.

    Located near Clark, Colorado, Sunrise Vista Campground offers a peaceful escape with breathtaking scenery. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you're sure to leave with some unforgettable memories.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Medicine Bow
    Camper-submitted photo from Foote Public Access Area Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Foote Public Access Area Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Foote Public Access Area Dispersed
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    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Lakes Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Lakes Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Lakes Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Lakes Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Lakes Campground

    8.

    Big Creek Lakes Campground

    5 Reviews
    24 Photos
    108 Saves
    Cowdrey, Colorado

    Overview

    The popular Big Creek Lakes Campground offers a peaceful, scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,000-ft., and is adjacent to Big Creek Lake, where fishing, boating and hiking are available.

    Recreation

    This campground offers boating and fishing on Colorado's second largest natural lake, hiking in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and ATV trails nearby. There are also ample opportunities for viewing wildlife, including moose. Fishing for trout, muskie, grayling and Kokanee salmon is available in the lake. Anglers also have access to a creek. Non-motorized boats are allowed on the upper section of the lake and motorized boats are permitted on the lower section.

    Facilities

    This campground offers boating and fishing on Colorado's second largest natural lake, hiking in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and ATV trails nearby. There are also ample opportunities for viewing wildlife, including moose. Fishing for trout, muskie, grayling and Kokanee salmon is available in the lake. Anglers also have access to a creek. Non-motorized boats are allowed on the upper section of the lake and motorized boats are permitted on the lower section.

    Natural Features

    Big Creek lies among Lodgepole pine and fir trees. Some previously forested areas of the campground have been thinned due to pests and now provide more sun. The campground offers beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. The wetlands around the lake are prime moose territory. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.

    Nearby Attractions

    The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 35 miles from the campsite. Many more outdoor recreation opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground

    9.

    Sugarloaf Campground

    7 Reviews
    17 Photos
    268 Saves
    Centennial, Wyoming

    Overview

    At an elevation of 10,800 feet, Sugarloaf is the highest elevation campground that the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest has to offer and it is one of the highest elevation campgrounds in the United States. The sites at this location offer a breathtaking panorama of the Snowy Range which peaks out at 12,000 feet.__ There is little or no shade in the campground due to elevation, the pine beetle infestation, and the removal of hazard trees. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.

    Recreation

    Sugarloaf Campground is near a variety of hiking trails and two crystal clear snow-melt lakes: Libby and Lewis Lakes. Non-motorized craft can be used on these lakes but you must carry your boat to the water's edge. Both Libby and Lewis lakes contain brook trout and splake (a hybrid of a male brook trout and female lake trout). Lewis Lake is annually stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Use of live-bait fish is prohibited in lakes and streams within the Forest. Three popular trailheads originate in this area that range in difficulty level to accomadate visitor's interests. Savage Run Wilderness and Platte River Wilderness are nearby to the south for visitors that desire a more remote setting.

    Facilities

    Sugarloaf Campground is near a variety of hiking trails and two crystal clear snow-melt lakes: Libby and Lewis Lakes. Non-motorized craft can be used on these lakes but you must carry your boat to the water's edge. Both Libby and Lewis lakes contain brook trout and splake (a hybrid of a male brook trout and female lake trout). Lewis Lake is annually stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Use of live-bait fish is prohibited in lakes and streams within the Forest. Three popular trailheads originate in this area that range in difficulty level to accomadate visitor's interests. Savage Run Wilderness and Platte River Wilderness are nearby to the south for visitors that desire a more remote setting.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits on a spruce and fir-lined hillside in the midst of a fisherman's paradise of 102 recreational lakes. This is a rustic, picturesque campground where every site has delightful views of the Snowy Range. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, marmots, moose, mule deer, and pikas are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is 1.5 miles from the Libby Flats Observation Area. Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.

    • Pets
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Drinking Water

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Lake Campground

    10.

    Brooklyn Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    32 Photos
    210 Saves
    Centennial, Wyoming

    Overview

    Adventurers love sleeping under the towering trees and night sky of the secluded Brooklyn Lake Campground in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming. Located eight miles northwest of Centennial, Wyoming, the facility is situated along a small, picturesque lake at an elevation of 10,500 feet. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.

    Recreation

    Popular activities include hiking, fishing and non-motorized boating. The 36-acre lake is a nice canoeing spot with calm water. Non-motorized boats are allowed on Brooklyn Lake with carry-down access for small recreational watercrafts. There is no boat ramp and trailered vessels cannot be used at this location.Fishing is good for brook trout. From the campground, hikers can access the Sheep Lake and Lost Lake Trails. Sheep Lake Trail also allows horseback riding.

    Facilities

    Popular activities include hiking, fishing and non-motorized boating. The 36-acre lake is a nice canoeing spot with calm water. Non-motorized boats are allowed on Brooklyn Lake with carry-down access for small recreational watercrafts. There is no boat ramp and trailered vessels cannot be used at this location.Fishing is good for brook trout. From the campground, hikers can access the Sheep Lake and Lost Lake Trails. Sheep Lake Trail also allows horseback riding.

    Natural Features

    The scenery at Brooklyn Lake can't be beat. Pine forests and grasslands surround the lake, and the snow-capped Browns Peak protrudes into the crisp, blue summer sky. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.

    • Pets
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $20 / night

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Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Encampment, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Encampment, WY offers a wide range of camping options, with 126 campgrounds and RV parks near Encampment, WY and 33 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Encampment, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Encampment, WY is Saratoga Lake Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Encampment, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Encampment, WY.

What parks are near Encampment, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Encampment, WY that allow camping, notably Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland and Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG.