Best RV Parks & Resorts near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland

RV Park Reviews near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland

454 Reviews of 106 Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland Campgrounds

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  johny R.

  Legend

  Oct. 28, 2025

  Saratoga Lake Campground

  Electric hook ups and a view

  This place is very close to town. There are a bunch of spaces all facing the lake. The back half of the loop is elevated so even they get a view. The sites have electric hookup but no water or sewer however there is a vault toilet. Most of the sites have picnic tables but some dont. The place is pretty empty off season. Probally because it gets so cold at night here. 3 bars lte verizon. No issues with road and big rig friendly.

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  Jennifer O.

  Legend

  Aug. 10, 2025

  North Park Campground — State Forest State Park

  Old KOA turned around!

  This used to be a KOA campground that the state took back over and has refurbished. Brand new full hook up connection, connections, picnic tables, fire rings, gravel area with decomposed granite, shower house is BRAND NEW. So quiet and easy on and off the highway. Some highway noise but no semis and little traffic. Very little cell service- like 1 bar on Verizon. Would definitely come back. Little services so bring what you need. Walden is 20 miles down the road. We had a great pull through site with only one neighbor backing up to forest.

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  Richard &.

  Guide

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Eagle Soaring RV Park

  Nice place to stay when visiting the area

  We stayed at Eagle Soaring campground for three nights. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, very level, and very well maintained. All sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a narrow grassy area with trees. Tables and fire pits were not available at the campsite. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

  There were not a lot of amenities. There was a large meadow separating the campground from the road. Seating areas with fire pits were available by the meadow.  Showers and laundry are not available.

  Steamboat Springs is just a few miles down the road. There are many indoor and outdoor activities to do in the area.

  The campground is conveniently located a few miles off the highway. The road noise is distant and we did not notice at all in the RV.

  We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. The campground wifi was average at best.

  We enjoyed the peace and quiet of this campground.  The trees and meadow helped create a relaxing place to stay.  We will stay again when traveling this way.

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  Jordan R.

  Scout

  Sep. 10, 2021

  Sunrise Vista Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park

  Clean, quiet, dog friendly

  Got a pull through site for my R-Pod. Level site with 15/30/50. No water or sewer on site but nice dump station and water taps everywhere

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  Shannon G.

  Legend

  Oct. 23, 2019

  Steamboat Springs KOA

  Just a minute outside of Steamboat

  Right outside of Steamboat Springs is Steamboat KOA. This campground has so many perks. Not only is there a beautiful Mountain View but it also has the Yampa river running through it. It has Rv sites, cute cabins, and tent sites. The Rv sites are separated in areas by what you need(electric, water, sewage). The RV sites each have picnic tables and a fire ring. There are regular cabins and deluxe ones which both include tables and fire rings. The tent area is located across the river and is so peaceful. There is a general store, putt putt, propane fill, a small dog run, bikes for rent, swimming in season and the city bus comes to take you to town for free. Although it is located right off the road, it was still peaceful and I felt safe. My favorite part about this campground is the fact you can stand on the bridge or sit by the Yampa River and enjoy the beauty and sounds, and watching people fly fish.

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  Michelle G.

  Guide

  Aug. 17, 2021

  Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

  A variety of camping options

  We camped here in a trailer for almost a week. We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

  Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare. The only downsides were no picnic table, little shade, and lots of wind up there.

  We drove around to view the other sites. Many options including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and campsites with corrals for horse camping. If you have a larger trailer, avoid the lower sites. Keep to 1-5 or the Overlook for access.

  There are stocked trout ponds. You have to pay an additional fee to fish in them. We bought fish food and never saw a fish. The ponds really needed to be maintained as there was a lot of weed growth.

  The office is on the first floor of the condo building. Usually open until 4 pm. There is a restaurant (closed while we were there).

  Showers are available for $5.

  A gift shop/store is available with various small items and treats.

  WiFi is available at the office and restaurant. Campsites are too far away. Couldn’t reach it with our WiFi extender either. (Normally wouldn’t want to but working sucks.)

  Water for trailers is available bit a tad challenging to access simply because of sharp turns. I can’t speak to water availability for lower campsites.

  Trash containers at both the lodge area and at the lower campground.

  There is no dump on-site. However, there is a fee-based dump about 1.5 miles away in the Crystal Lakes Community. $10 per use with free water.

  The stables are managed separately but are directly across the road. Super friendly and reasonable rates for trail rides. Our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters were able to ride their own horses and had trail riders lead them. Super nice folks!

  This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  Aug. 24, 2023

  Encampment River Campground — Bureau Of Land Management

  Nice secluded spots with trees next to the river

  With a total of 8 well-maintained sites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, this campground strikes the perfect balance between comfort and wilderness. The availability of essential facilities like a vault toilet and trash cans makes roughing it a bit easier. Plus, the added convenience of a boat ramp is a definite bonus for those looking to get out on the water. 

  Whether you're in a small rig or a larger one, you're covered here. There's a convenient pull-through site for ease of access, and the remaining spots can easily accommodate rigs between 20 to 25 feet. What's more, most of the sites are nestled beneath the cool shade of majestic trees, offering a cozy respite from the sun. The combination of well-equipped sites, riverside tranquility, and a touch of shade makes for an decent camping experience.

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  Sarah C.

  Guide

  Aug. 3, 2018

  Big Creek Lakes Campground

  Beautiful, remote gem in the Rockies

  We camped here July 25th-29th, 2018 with our 5 children (4-13) in our pop up camper. 

  First thing to know is this is a remote area of CO at 9,000+ ft. elevation. It is also an area that has been affected by wildfire (2016). It is still absolutely gorgeous!

  Worst part—> You will have to travel down a gravel/dirt road for ~30 miles to get to the lake and campground. Sections of it are TERRIBLY washboarded. Plan for over an hour to navigate through. You will be rewarded at the end! 

  There is zero cell service (we have Sprint and Verizon), no electric/water/sewer hook ups or bathhouses. There are pit toilets throughout the campground that appeared to be very well maintained and cleaned often. There are also numerous water spigots throughout with potable water. 

  The sites are all HUGE, almost all are pull through and many offer beautiful lake views with trails directly from your campsite to the water. We were in site 14. It did not have a water view, but was still amazing. All sites are gravel and appear to be fairly level. Most have pine trees, boulders and other natural landscaping that adds to the beauty of the campground. Very nice metal fire pits and sturdy, large picnic tables (though many are slightly bowed) were present at each site we saw. Bear proof dumpsters were easily accessible. 

  We had hundreds of chipmunks visit us each day to clean up the kids’ crumbs. We also saw antelope and deer on the drive in and several moose, elk and a coyote off the highway heading to RMNP. 

  There are two trailheads in the campground, lots of areas to fish, a boat dock and horse corral. 

  This was our very first run at dry camping. We were 10 hours from home with 5 kids! We may be crazy, but lots of memories were made and we are calling this trip a big success! 

  This campground was only $10/night and a true hidden gem in the Rockies. (Those roads though...ugh!)

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  CJ

  Scout

  Mar. 29, 2023

  Steamboat Springs KOA

  Great for Winter Camping

  Women’s restrooms were great and hook ups were awesome. Camped here in our pop up truck camper for a ski weekend and it was great - the free city bus stops by the campground so was super easy to ride to the ski resort and downtown for dinner!