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Traveler
Hesitate to review because I kinda want to keep this place hidden. Very clean and quiet campsite. We camped in a tent but also saw another couple with a camper. Would definitely stay here again.
Scout
Near freeway, relatively secluded. Good camp site, some areas RV friendly. Tent sites hard to come by at night
Traveler
Nothing crazy special about this place but it’s clean and right off the highway. The tent sites are a good size and the available was great. All in all I’d stop here for the night, no problem.
Guide
We arrived late and we’re able to check ourselves in in the lobby. You can hear constant highway noise so the fact that you’re close to the highway might be a benefit, but the exchange is the noise. There is also a train nearby. They’ve gone to a nice effort to make things welcoming. Little signs and a charcoal barbecue and picnic table at each tent site. There’s no fire pit and no privacy. There is a field fence divider between each tent site to divide it up but it doesn’t offer any type of privacy. The park is very neat but no trees or shade. Bathroom and showers are very neat and clean. For me this is just a convenient place to stop on your way to where you’re going. There is an EV charging station in Rawlins..
Guide
nice place to stay. would not recommend tent camping, the area is covered in rough sage brush not ideal for tents. great free spot if you have a camper. as o pulled into my spot there was and antelope that hung out for about 30 minuets not 50 yards from me. also bring plenty of bug spray. Tons of mesquites unless there is a breeze.
Traveler
We arrived at around 7:00 PM and were able to find a site. There are 5 pull-up sites, and quite a few tent sites. Quiet campground alone the North Platte River. It’s a great free site managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Scout
This is a small family run campground. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The store has a cafe. I ordered the jalapeno popper burger. It was great. Breakfast was awesome. There is a boat launch for a small fee. Great fishing. Bathroom/shower wish is great if you are tent camping. This is a seasonal campground. I think it opens in May.
Traveler
We were told by Google that this campground was permanently closed, but we went with The Dyrt's info, and it really panned out. We were the only ones there, it was a short walk down to the Platt (flys and lures only), and the tent site, fire-ring, and picnic table were in top notch condition. Would definitely stay here again.
Guide
State parks were full so we stopped over in Laramie. Originally planned on a tent site but once we saw how open the tent space was, we decided to grab a dog friendly cabin instead. It was cozy with air conditioning and a mini fridge. Kind of a weird location between a neighborhood and hotels.. but it did the trick. Nice community fire pit for us to relax next to in the evening. Staff were friendly and helpful and bathrooms were clean.
GuideThere are probably 7 or 8 spots with picnic tables. Most have fire rings and a grill but not all. Bathrooms within walking distance. Dry and bare ground scape so no wood scavenging to be done here. Bring in firewood for sure! Also wouldn’t recommend tent camping as the ground is gravel with lots of rocks of various sizes! Easy road in so could bring a trailer or RV of any size. Pretty views. Only one other group here so quiet and lots of space
GuideWalk-in availability only and about 11 sites which worked out fine. Only about 9 were filled when we were there. The bugs here got pretty annoying pretty quickly so be prepared. You will need a bear bag or vault. There are vault toilets and bear proof trash cans available. Water is also available. The tent sites were decent. You can fish in a nearby stream and check out the Green Mountain Falls accessible by day hike. They are worth seeing!
GuideEasy to find. Roads in area great, but be careful driving in on paved road big dips and a speed limit of 50mph can mess your rig up! I seen a boat docking site to the left before camping. Two Loops that multiple car tents could post up, do not know if that’s allowed but seen while visiting. They there is parking and tables for 3 tent sites or truck campers. Then 5-ish sites for RV and trailers. I was in the last one and loved it. Right on river lots of chip munks! Hawks spotted of you have small dogs.
LegendWY BLM Campground Nestled near Sinclair, Wyoming, the BLM campground offers a tranquil escape with five sites, including a convenient pull-through option. Situated at Exit 219 on I-80, follow signs towards Seminoe State Park on CR 351. The campground is roughly 6 miles from the interstate(N 41.86077 W 107.05328) and accessible even for small cars, even in rainy conditions.
While there's no drinking water available, the free campsites are worth the slightly bumpy road. The area is dog-friendly, perfect for those traveling with their furry companions. Basic amenities include scattered picnic tables and a pit toilet deep within the camp. No cell service (Verizon).
Be prepared for mosquitos, but the serene and picturesque surroundings more than compensate. For those seeking a nature-focused experience, this spot is ideal. Consider it a playground of natural beauty. Restrooms are limited to the pit toilet, and picnicking is a joy with tables dotted throughout the area. Despite the insect presence, this campground offers a peaceful haven, making it an excellent choice for tent camping enthusiasts.
Scout
We were on a cross country road trip tent camping along the way. On the way home we needed to be quick so we picked sites right off 80. This was seriously such a nice spot. It was organized and felt safe. The sites for tent campers were BEAUTIFUL! the grass was so plush and green it was the perfect tent spot. You weren’t next to anybody else and were removed a bit from the RV’s. I can’t rave enough about the bathrooms!! They were immaculately clean and fresh. It feels like you’re in a day spa in there. The shower experience was LOVELY after a long day traveling. Paying the $27 for the camp spot was worth it just for the shower. This isn’t a destination campground (none right off a major interstate are) but for a beautiful clean and safe place to pull off the road it served its purpose and more!
Ranger
This is on the edge of the main part of Medicine Bow National forest, not too far from interstate 80. The Medicine Bow river runs through camp. Make sure to get a map (or download) so you can get around all the paved and dirt roads around here. Apparently this is a great area for ATVs but we didn’t see or hear any in use. You can catch views of Elk Mountain (?) and even the Rockies from around here. There is good hiking nearby but not really at the campground. The campground is wooded but sites aren’t too shady. Nice low key simple spot. No reservations but don’t worry about not getting a site.
ScoutThe Bow River area has some beautiful scenery with rivers, trees, meadows, wild flowers, and wildlife. The forest service road into the campground is in great shape, and although it's a little rocky, there are no pot holes or rutted terrain. We made reservations for 3 nights, but only stayed 2, primarily because of a serious mosquito infestation. But that's nature and if you want to be in it, you have to be prepared for nature's unexpected turns. Just beware and prepared if you're visiting in June.
The forest along the dirt roads are obviously big logging areas with clearcut swaths (no selective cutting) and grounds littered with slash. These areas are unsightly and make you wonder what kind of forest service management is being observed. It appears to be about satisfying a lumber industry instead of preserving the health and beauty of our national forests.
What we weren't prepared for was the obvious neglect of the campground itself with seemingly little to no supervision or maintenance. We reserved and paid in advance for two campground sites at Bow River for ourselves and another couple. We arrived to find no posting of any reserved signs at either site. Luckily, there were few people there when we arrived so our sites were open and available to us. We're still wondering what we could have done if our sites had already been occupied by other campers.
We also quickly discovered that no water could be collected from the handpump. Thankfully, we brought some water with us, but our friends had none so we had to be very frugal about our use of the little water we shared. We also gave one kettle of water to 4 young men who arrived with no water at all. They were forced to leave the next morning because of it. I still have not been able to find anything on rec.gov warning people that the campground has no drinking water available. This is irresponsible and, at the very least, creates an inconvenience/hardship for those who are paying to stay there. There is an assumption that the information being provided and the services being sold are accurate. People arriving at this campground have traveled at least 19 miles on a dirt road with no facilities to get there. Are they just supposed to leave again and travel that same distance out if they have no water with them?
Finally, the bathrooms were quite run down and dirty. The pits themselves seemed as though they had been cleaned out, but the doors were rotting and the floors were littered with paper and covered with dirt.
We never saw any campground host, supervisor, manager, or employee of any kind. We did meet one man who circled the campground once, told us he was the campground host, and said he was looking at the sites for the first time. He was camped somewhere else and was told that his job was to drive to Bow River to colect any registration envelopes that might be in the iron collection box that was old and partially hidden behind some bushes, making it hard to locate. There also was no sign on the box.
The website claims "Open for 2024 Season!," "Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking."
The bottom line is that this campground is sadly neglected. Too bad the forest service isn't paying attention.
Traveler
This spot does not have tent pads, si you can place your tent wherever you like. We stayed next to a small creek. The water was moving right along. We were close enough we could here it from our tent. While we were there the water wasn't really deep, but it was crystal clear. we had a short walk to the vault toilets.
Scout
Such a great way to escape into a picturesque Wyoming. The drive from Laramie, closest populated area, into the Snowy Range and a windy road back into the campground was awesome.
Guide
Fell into this place for two one night and stayed two. We had the first site on the left and the river was our backyard. All other other sites are on the river except two.
We are in a 24’ Class C and dirt road and steep approach were not a problem. Other campers were in trailers (nothing huge) and/or tents. Many of the sites could handle a trailer and tents.
Great place to chill.
(No water nor power and I did not see the vault toilet mentioned, but I wasn’t looking for it. They do have trash containers.)
Scout
this was our second choice for a camp site, our 1st was the bridge upstream, and it was so grown up with weed there was no place to put a tent
Guide
Beautiful area of Wyoming. The campground is clean and remote, but busy. There was a lot of beetle kill removal work going on when I was there, but I think that has slowed down some. Nice trails close by and the lake is lovely.
Traveler
The wind was consistently 25mph+ the whole weekend, but the hiking and alpine lakes just off the campground were great. Camp sites were well taken care of and each had a level tent spot and ample parking.
GuideWind blew my tent down (one pole was weak and I couldn’t stake all corners in the rocks). Vault toilet. Water only from reservoir.
Scout
Excellent small campground. Everything from full hookups to grassy tent spots. Bathroom with showers. Laundry facilities. Sits on the Encampment River. Owners Lee Ann & Leroy were very friendly & helpful.
Guide
Before I moved from Wyoming, I spent most weekends there from the time the snow melted. I things have changed some but my family still spends all summer and fall up there. There are no services but it's a wonderful place to stay.
Traveler
Basic camping in established campgrounds and dispersed areas along the mile,mostly tenting but small trailers are possible , long drive in ,roads are dirt for last ten miles not good in bad weather.
GuideThis place was just what we needed. Bathhouse was spotless. Lots of hot water. The spots were nicely spaced. Not crowded at all. It's all gravel but hey, it's in the high Wyoming desert! $40 but got the Good Sam discount and that helped.
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