Anglers and hikers will find access to Bottle Creek and nearby Green Mountain Falls from this US Forest Service campground in Medicine Bow National Forest. The 11 walk-in sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis from mid-June through mid-October, with vault toilets, drinking water, and bear-proof trash cans available. Campers should prepare for bugs and bring bear bags or use designated storage. The rough access road requires careful navigation, but those seeking fishing opportunities and day hiking to waterfalls will find the effort worthwhile. For additional options, see campsites near Encampment.
Description
The Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site is located beside the Bottle Creek Campground. This large day use site is reservable through the National Recreation Reservation Service. With large picnic tables, grills, and serving tables it can accomodate group events. Camping is not permitted at the group picnic site. However, the adjacent Bottle Creek Campground makes overnight events possible. Bottle Creek campground facilities include: 16 campsites (trailers under 16'), picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire grates and trash service. Fishing is nearby on the Encampment River and North Fork Encampment River. Popular recreational activities in the area include day hiking the Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River Trails.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBottle Creek Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Encampment, take WY 70 west 5.8 miles to Hog Park Reservoir sign (Forest Route 550). Turn left onto Rt. 550 and go 0.1 miles, then turn right at campground entrance and go 0.2 miles.
Coordinates
41.17491659 N
106.89857955 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 34 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 37 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 22 min from Boulder, CO
