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Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng

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Esterbrook Campground is located near the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming. The terrain consists of forested areas and open grasslands. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Laramie Peak and the historic Esterbrook Church.

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$20/night Single $40/night Double $65/night Group

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Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng is located in Wyoming

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Directions

Campground is approximately 3 miles east of Esterbrook, WY on Forest Service Road 633. From I25 North Douglas, WY (30 miles) - take Highway 94 which turns into County Road 5 (Esterbrook Road) south for 27 miles, then 3 miles east on Forest Road 633. From I25 South- Take Glendo exit and go west on CR6 for 20 miles to CR5, then south 2 miles to Esterbrook. Go east 3 miles on FS 633 to the campground. The roads are well signed and easily accessible to automobiles of all types.

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42.4222 N
105.3216 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2025

Peaceful hideaway

Arrived in the dark and awoke to discover a beautiful campground tucked in the pines. Excellent hammocking opportunities. The vault toilet bathroom was seriously the cleanest I have ever seen. Did not get to spend nearly enough time in this amazing place.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2024

Well Maintained Primitive National Forest Campground

Camped at site #6 for a few nights in early September 2024. Site #6 was set back from campground road. Level. Perfect site for campervan. Wooded. Dirt/gravel driveway and picnic area. Picnic table, grill, metal fire ring. Large "backyards" behind sites. Short walk to one of 2 single vault toilets. Campground has a hand water pump. Sites are well separated, providing a some privacy. Access to Sunset Hill hiking trail. Campground road is gravel and ends in a loop. Campground is very quiet and peaceful. Only a few other campers here during our stay. Did receive T-Mobile data service. The road approaching the campground from the east is a little rough in places. Wonderful campground; would stay here again.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng by Fred S., October 20, 2024
  • Review photo of Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng by Fred S., October 20, 2024
  • Review photo of Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng by Fred S., October 20, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 17, 2017

Good Campground

We went on June 16th. The site mentioned that there was potable water and vault toilets, which is true! The water is shut off during the winter, I believe. There is a small community nearby, and my only concern was that the only store in the town closed down, so the closest shop is in Douglas or Glendo.

Each site includes a picnic table, parking spot, and fire pit. The sites are pretty close together, but it wasn't a big deal for us. There is a great trail to Sunset Hill with amazing views and a rock structure where you can overlook the mountains. Esterbrook is beautiful!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng by Carly K., June 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng by Carly K., June 17, 2017
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2016

Very quiet, not very amenities.

Esterbrook Campground is a great place to take the family. It is located about 30 miles from the town of Douglas and thankfully the road to the campground is paved most of that 30 miles and the last part is a gravel road but it is pretty well maintained. You can easily get there in a smaller sedan car. You can call ahead and get a reservation, however we didn't and still was able to get a spot. This campground isn't very busy, so you could always luck out and get a spot without calling ahead of time. The campground was pretty quiet, and we didn't have anyone to our left and right which was nice. Gave us some room! Before hand I did some research and they said they had potable water, however they did not. They had something that looked like it could be a potable water spot, but it was not in working condition. So definitely bring your own water. I would say that this campground isn't well designed, meaning you really are tent camping because they don't have very many amenities- they call it a "primitive campground." They also do not have a dump station. There is some hikes nearby, which we did one morning. Beautiful views from the top. You can also hike a little ways to a river close by where you can fish. I would say if you are looking for a place to get away last minute and you don't care if there is many amenities, then you would like this place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng?

Camping at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng can cost between $20.00 and $65.00 depending on the site.

Does Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng?

Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng allows vehicles up to 51 feet.

Are fires allowed at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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