Medicine Bow campground sits within Medicine Bow National Forest along a dirt road that requires high clearance and four-wheel drive. That requirement is not advisory. Reviewers note the road becomes impassable after rain, so timing matters. The site is primitive and free, with no water on-site, meaning campers need to bring their own supply. Wildlife activity near a nearby pond has included elk. Bottle Creek Campground is roughly 0.7 miles northeast for those wanting a closer alternative. Plan around dry weather windows and arrive with a full water supply.
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Map & DirectionsMedicine Bow is located in Wyoming near Encampment
Coordinates
41.16616312 N
106.9069554 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Medicine Bow needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 36 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 23 min from Boulder, CO
