Camping options near Jeffrey City, Wyoming range from established RV parks to remote Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sites. The area sits at elevations between 6,000 and 8,200 feet with limited cell service in more remote locations. Summer temperatures can fluctuate dramatically, dropping below 40°F at night even when daytime highs reach 80°F.
What to do
Explore historic mining towns: Atlantic City and South Pass City offer glimpses into Wyoming's mining history. "Atlantic City has a walking tour map, that can be picked up on Main street near the Mercantile location. It was fun to follow the map and see the sites. South Pass City has a restored mining town section. Very interesting to see," notes a visitor to Atlantic City Campground.
Hiking and stream exploration: Small mountain streams create recreational opportunities. At Cottonwood Campground Wyoming, campers enjoy "the bubbling creek is so peaceful to be around. It's small enough that you can find places to cross over. So much fun."
Rock climbing: The limestone formations near Lander attract climbers of all skill levels. At Wild Iris OK Corral, "They have amazing limestone sport routes in a variety of skill levels. The area has a well marked trail system to point you in the direction of different walls along the crag."
What campers like
Privacy and spacing: Many campsites offer adequate distance from neighbors. At Cottonwood Campground, "Most of the sites have a lot of privacy, and some of them are so far apart it feels like you are the only person in the park. The hike back to the registration station from my site (17) took almost 10 minutes!"
Clean facilities: BLM campgrounds maintain well-kept vault toilets. A camper at Big Atlantic Gulch Campground appreciated that "It isn't as big as the larger Atlantic camp which is nice to have less crowds... You have lots of trees, picnic tables, fire pits, a bathroom and a hand powered pump!"
Affordability: Most BLM sites charge modest fees. "For $6 a night it's pretty impressive. Potable water is also readily available," writes a camper about Atlantic City Campground.
What you should know
Road conditions: Access to remote sites often requires navigating rough roads. At Cottonwood Campground, "The drive in was about 20 minutes of gravel. The views from the road are awesome. It is washboarded in some spots."
Seasonal considerations: Campgrounds have varying operating seasons. "Most regular campers go to Louis Lake or disperse camp then come back to Atlantic City CG or Big Atlantic Gulch CG," explains a host about the 14-day stay limit.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Wild Iris OK Corral, "The cell service for verizon at the campsite was also terrible, i hiked about a mile around and up the mountain for two bars to text family but nothing at camp."
Wildlife awareness: Bear activity requires food storage precautions at some sites. "Each campsite offers a metal bear boxes to store your food items. There story is, there was a black bear who broke into someone's camper and ate their waffles. So there is a bear named Waffles in the area!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some RV parks offer family amenities. At Twin Pines RV Park and Campground, there are "cabins, playground, bathrooms with showers, and laundry. Neat host building with lots of wild animal heads!"
Weather preparation: Wyoming weather changes rapidly, requiring preparation for all conditions. At Wild Iris, one camper reported: "We planned to stay for at least couple of nights but following morning after with beautiful sunshine, clouds gathered and viscus thunderstorm arrived from nowhere. Blowed our seat cushions away to nearby creek."
Waterside activities: Lake camping offers fishing and water recreation. At Bishops Point Campground, "The water is great especially if you have a boat, or paddle board," though campers should note it's "definitely windy and there are few spots with trees."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Most RV parks have gravel pads requiring minimal adjustment. At Wind River RV Park, "Gravel site required minimal leveling. There are some shade trees. Not much to look at aesthetically, but had what we needed for a one night stay."
Power reliability: Electrical service remains consistent even in extreme temperatures. At Wind River RV Park, "Good news is electrical and water all worked the way it is supposed to!"
Big rig access: Some campgrounds accommodate larger RVs despite remote locations. At Atlantic City Campground, a camper noted, "Very nice location. A few pull through sites. Most sites up to 30'. Plenty of vault bathrooms. No dump station!"
Parking layout: RV parks vary in site configuration and spacing. Twin Pines offers "pull-through sites" while Atlantic City Campground is praised as having sites that are "spaced out well, in the pine trees. Beats crowded, packed in gravel CG's any day."
