Campbell Creek Campground, near Douglas, Wyoming, is a cozy spot tucked away in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland. This place is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle, offering a handful of campsites that provide a sense of privacy thanks to the surrounding trees.

The campground features a lovely creek that runs through it, adding a soothing soundtrack to your stay. Visitors have noted the clean vault toilets and the presence of fire rings, with some sites even having firewood available. The drive to the campground is part of the adventure, with scenic views and the occasional cow crossing your path, so keep your eyes peeled!

For those looking to stretch their legs, the Twin Peaks trailhead is just down the road, making it easy to hit the trails and explore the stunning landscape. Campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one reviewer mentioning, “We were the only ones in the entire campground.” Just remember to fill up on gas before heading out, as there are no stations nearby. 

Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Campbell Creek Campground offers a remote and serene experience that’s hard to beat.

## Overview

 Campbell Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet in a remote area at the western end of the Laramie Mountains on the Douglas Ranger District. There are 6 sites under mature pine trees with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. This is possibly the most peaceful and popular campground on the Douglas Ranger District. 
## Recreation

 Recreation The Laramie Peak area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder basin National Grasslands areas. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding, camping, biking and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59. Mountain Biking Twin Peaks Trail Upper Deer Creek Trail Elkhorn Day Hiking Twin Peaks Trail Upper Deer Creek Trail Elkhorn Backpacking Twin Peaks Trail Upper Deer Creek Trail Horseback riding Twin Peaks Trail Upper Deer Creek Trail Elkhorn OHV Riding Twin Peaks Trail Lower Deer Creek Elkhorn 
## Natural Features

 Campbell Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet in a remote area at the western end of the Laramie Mountains on the Douglas Ranger District. Visitors can enjoy listening to the gurgling of Campbell Creek which runs through the middle of the campground while staying cool under the thick forest canopy. The road leading into the area passes through the scenic LaPrele Canyon and crosses the LaPrele Creek multiple times. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Nearby attractions include the #618 Twin Peaks Trail, #659 Deer Creek Trail, #696 Elkhorn Trail, the historic LaPrele Guard Station, and Little Medicine Falls. The open season generally runs from early June through early November, weather dependent. All sites are first-come first-serve if not reserved through Recreation.gov. 
## Charges & Cancellations

 If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel? Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations. Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for: Adding or removing nights to your stay. Changing to a different campsite. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate. Cancellations You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees: $10 cancellation fee Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking) Any previous change fees Late cancellation penalties may also apply: What is \_ Late \_? For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in. Late Fee In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here. Scan and Pay Rules The above guidance for modifications, cancellations, and refunds do not apply to campsites reserved using the Scan and Pay feature. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Campbell Creek Campground — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng

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What an amazing place! It deserves more than 5 stars. 

  

The road to this part of Medicine Bow National Forest is interspersed with private land to present some beautiful scenes. This is part of the Trans-American Trail, an off-road route that crosses the country. 2 miles of gravel and 11 miles of dirt roads bring you through cattle at the start(literally... we had to wait for them to move off the road) and rocky boulder outcroppings and across babbling streams. It’s a lot longer drive than you first think because your speed drops slower the further you go. Some of the ruts made by water runoff were jarring even at a snails pace and prompted our 10 mph speed with quick slowdowns quite often. This is an adventurous route that is as much fun as it is beautiful. 

  

Campbell Creek is a small camp with a water hand pump and a vault toilet. The sites are nestled along the creek in varying ways. The free cuts across from one side to the other. Some sites are not set up for trailers or RVs. If you don’t have a tent you could park your camper and move your car to the parking spots at the entrance. We arrived by 2 and had choices but others arrived shortly after. Sitting in site 2, we can’t even see the neighbors- unless someone takes the site directly across from us(it stayed vacant- yes!). For now we will enjoy our space and recover from that drive. 

  

Be sure to wake in the middle of the night and look at the stars. There are no lights out here and the sky lights up. 

  

The Twin Peaks trailhead is just down the road. Head out for a hike and see things up close. Another camper is scouting out elk hunting locations. Hunting season dates might be another thing to check on. 

  

Be sure to have maps- either downloaded or on paper. Cell service ended miles back. 

  

This is an amazing location that will satisfy your adventurous spirit.

Remote camping amidst boulder outcroppings

The drive there is very private and scenic. The first 25 miles are paved from Douglass, then  the road turns into a dirt path. The path is private and goes through many pastures with cows and deer, so watch out. The dirt road is in good condition and mostly smooth. There is no signs telling how far the campground is. There is only one sign, which is a little over half way. There are no gas stations nearby, so get gas in Douglass. The site itself consists of 6 campsites. They are relatively close to each other but are separated by trees, so it give it privacy. The sites have fire ring (some provided fire wood!) and picnic tables. There is a creek that flows and gives a nice sound when all is calm. The guard station is less than half a mile from the entrence of the campsite, so if you need any help just go up to the gate and they will be out. It is really pretty and secluded. We were the only in the entire campground.

Great, secluded campground

Went back in August of 2020. Road in from Douglas was part of the adventure. Dodged some cows and saw cool rock formations.  Got one of the last spots.  Several ATV's on the road which made walking the dog interesting.  Great little creek running through the campground and nice, friendly people at the other sites.  Left campground by continuing on down the dirt road. Got dodgy in a few places. Would recommend retracing back to Douglas.

Nice, small campground

Campground is a 5. Experience was a 3 due to rain 75% of the time I was there.
No one else there first night. 2nd night was a young man who was trying to get out before dark. He got stopped by herd of cows and returned.
Dirt road in is mostly sand, but several sections get muddy and greasy with rain. It has been abnormally wet this year and it looks like most people are skipping this campground due to accessibility. I would not recommend a sedan when wet.
Vault toilet was clean and well supplied. Forest road trees were being trimmed back.

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