Best Equestrian Camping near Laramie, WY

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Laramie, Wyoming (7)

    1. Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 632-7946

    $19 - $33 / night

    "There are so many different types of sites, from those with several trees, lake side, open, or group spots. Water is available for filling bottles, but not campers."

    "Curt Gowdy State Park is a peaceful spot situated between Cheyenne and Laramie. The park features a number of amenities for those looking to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports."

    2. Vedauwoo Wagon Road

    12 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    16 miles

    "Grandparents lived in Laramie, brought us here a Happy Jack road for picnics and rock hounding. Over 50 years ago! The area still looks the same, but much more crowded."

    "Need high clearance and a good off roading car to get all the way through. Also side note, turns out the road goes all the way through! Both ends go straight to a high way which is sweet."

    3. Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 881-2450

    "The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare."

    "Staff was friendly except for at the horse back riding. They don't let you ride if you look like you weigh more than 200lbs. RV parking is a little tight for bigger rigs but great tent spots."

    4. Terry Bison Ranch

    16 Reviews
    Cheyenne, WY
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 634-4171

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Horse drawn wagon ride to senator steak house. Omg absolutely fresh and delicious meal. Thanks!!"

    "Honestly, when we first pulled in, we were a little put off by the proximity to the highway, and a policy they have to keep your cc information on a handwritten card."

    5. North Fork Poudre Campground

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    34 miles
    Website

    "The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table."

    "It gets very cold at night if you’re near the river!"

    6. Laramie River Road Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Options for camping in campgrounds, close to others, or more alone. Options to camp near the lake, river, or on dry land.options for large or small camping areas. Peaceful and beautiful."

    "There is a camp ground near by with a porta-potty and there is a small market about 10-20 miles away."

    7. Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    6 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6700

    $42 - $206 / night

    "After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled"

    "Well off the beaten path. We were afraid of it being full, so we arrived around 930am on a Saturday, there were plenty of spots to choose from, and several still available by the end of the day."

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108 Reviews of 7 Laramie Campgrounds


  • K
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    Beautiful Wyoming Camping

    We visited Curt Gowdy when multiple fires were burning nearby, so all our pictures are tainted with smoke. This facility offers campers two lakes and several different types of sites. Some are full hook-up and others are no hook-up. We had the latter, but were so happy with our spot. The park is primarily composed of dirt roads. There are so many different types of sites, from those with several trees, lake side, open, or group spots. Water is available for filling bottles, but not campers. No dump stations are open here, but Wyoming has dump stations at its rest stops along the interstates/highways for free. Cell service is unavailable away from the beautiful visitors center. Our campsite sat by itself, on a ridge next to the furthest away lake. It was beautiful and a worn trail at the campsite ended at the water's edge where we could store our kayak in the trees for the weekend. A small beach allowed for chairs to be set up at this spot as well. The lake offers fishing and kayaking. The real draw, though, is the IMBA mountain biking trail system that weaves throughout the park. The trails are well-marked and maps are easy to follow. Hiking is abundant as well. This park sits near Medicine Bow National Forest and has similar typography with awesome rocks, evergreens, aspen and creeks. Hiking is a pleasure in this environment. Our campsite was pull-through with a fire pit and table. There was a fire ban (for obvious reasons) during our September visit.

  • Jason F.
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    A tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful Wyoming

    Curt Gowdy State Park is a peaceful spot situated between Cheyenne and Laramie. The park features a number of amenities for those looking to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports. Trails are abundant as is the wildlife that surrounds much of the park.

    Sites are mostly dirt / gravel with a few concrete pads depending on which loop you choose for you stay. We camped on Silver Crown which has no hookups, but was a great spot for capturing plenty of sunlight on our solar panels.

    To put it plainly, this is a great spot to boondock. We will be back.

  • j
    Sep. 22, 2019

    Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    Stargazing, amazing

    Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne Wyoming 

    Located between Laramie and Cheyenne, about 25 miles to each. We stayed at the Tumbleweed Campground. If you enjoy stargazing,  you'll be amazed. There are no campground lights to interfere and campers keep lights to a minimum. We had a cloudless clear sky to enjoy the heavens. One of the most awesome night skys I've seen. Would love to be here for meteor showers! 

    This area has electric and water. The sites are gravel and mostly level. Each site is totally separate with great views of the reservoir. There's a nice picnic table and firepit. Vault toilets. Really nice tiled showers (takes quarters) and flush toilets are available 24/7 at the Visitor Center up the road. Boondock and tent campgrounds also available.  Staff super friendly. Camp store has the basics. Nice mountain bike and hiking trails. Popular intermediate hike to waterfall, 4 miles rounddtrip. Fishing, picnicking, kids play areas. 

  • Lara B.
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    Saving grace

    After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled upon Jack’s Gulch, a little hidden gem, tucked inside a cute mountain trek to the CSU campus at Pingree Park. It didn’t have any “water features” like a stream or a river but it was a quick car ride to find that. The spots were clean, noise was minimal, and there were bathrooms if you needed them. A lot of options as far as camping goes - electrical sites, walk up sites, equestrian sites, and mixed use (what I like to call a mixture of tent and RV). There were also trails all around the campsite that were accessible for bikes, or hiking. It was definitely a Father’s Day to remember. Oh yea, some coyotes at night definitely woke us up! I don’t believe they made it to the campsite but they were close 😳

  • Shannon O.
    Jun. 19, 2019

    Medicine Bow National Forest Brooklyn Lake Campground

    Very pretty, lots of beetle kill. :(

    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.

  • Kell H.
    Oct. 19, 2020

    Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    Fall camping in Wyoming'

    Late season camping in wonderful Wyoming is always a risk worth taking and the wife and I were treated to a great final outing for 2020 with our first visit to Curt Gowdy State Park.  We knew we were in for a good weekend during the second weekend of October when we met the staff at the visitor center.  She was helpful, knowledgeable, and even recommended her favorite spot on the water in the Tumbleweeds Campground, one of several great places to camp in the park. 

    We were pleasantly surprised to find the favored spot open since it is walk up only in the park this late in the season.  The campground had a fair amount of people at the sites, which are remarkably well spaced and spotlessly clean.  We found the bathrooms that were open in the same condition, and trash receptacles were still available and being emptied. 

    Our spot was perfect in every way, with easy access to the water, and a great view of the entire lake.  We set up camp in a brisk Wyoming "breeze" of about 20mph, but the weather was warm.  By nightfall the breeze was a 40mph "blow" but the sunset was a warm orange and gold tinged with smoke from wildfires in both Wyoming and Colorado. 

    The next day we spent hiking the area trails and bike paths and recommend the jaunt along Crow Creek to Hidden Falls.  By Friday night into early Sunday morning the blow had turned into a full fledged gale of about 70mph and inside our camper was akin to being in the space shuttle on re-entry!  The wife was planning escape routes should we trade wheels down to wheels on the side.  But by Saturday afternoon the wind was gone and a perfect fall afternoon and evening was served up.  Sunday Morning greeted us with freezing drizzle and a skiff of snow making our Wyoming weather experience completely enjoyable.  This place is a great visit.

  • Sarah F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Vedauwoo Wagon Road

    Ageless

    Grandparents lived in Laramie, brought us here a Happy Jack road for picnics and rock hounding. Over 50 years ago! The area still looks the same, but much more crowded. We stayed a week and enjoyed watching the climbers throughout the day. Our 27' TT fit easily into the site. It is one of my favorite places and would recommend it to all!

  • Michelle G.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    A variety of camping options

    We camped here in a trailer for almost a week. We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

    Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare. The only downsides were no picnic table, little shade, and lots of wind up there.

    We drove around to view the other sites. Many options including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and campsites with corrals for horse camping. If you have a larger trailer, avoid the lower sites. Keep to 1-5 or the Overlook for access.

    There are stocked trout ponds. You have to pay an additional fee to fish in them. We bought fish food and never saw a fish. The ponds really needed to be maintained as there was a lot of weed growth.

    The office is on the first floor of the condo building. Usually open until 4 pm. There is a restaurant (closed while we were there).

    Showers are available for $5.

    A gift shop/store is available with various small items and treats.

    WiFi is available at the office and restaurant. Campsites are too far away. Couldn’t reach it with our WiFi extender either. (Normally wouldn’t want to but working sucks.)

    Water for trailers is available bit a tad challenging to access simply because of sharp turns. I can’t speak to water availability for lower campsites.

    Trash containers at both the lodge area and at the lower campground.

    There is no dump on-site. However, there is a fee-based dump about 1.5 miles away in the Crystal Lakes Community. $10 per use with free water.

    The stables are managed separately but are directly across the road. Super friendly and reasonable rates for trail rides. Our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters were able to ride their own horses and had trail riders lead them. Super nice folks!

    This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter.

  • K
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    Curt Gowdy State Park

    Real cowboy Wyoming feel here, lots of fun nature to do and views all around. There are like a dozen different places to camp here, most require some driving on dirt and/or gravel roads to get to. Our sedan handled it ok but in the spring or muddy weather it could be impassable without 4WD. There’s only a few places for campers so if you have a tent you’ll want to bring it so can get closer to the really beautiful spots along the reservoirs. There’s an archery range so if you like to sleep in and/or not hear guns all day pick a campground and campsite far away from that. Anyway it’s an astoundingly BEAUTIFUL area.


Guide to Laramie

Horse camping in Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Tips for equestrian camping near Laramie, Wyoming

  • At Curt Gowdy State Park Campground, you'll find horse camping options along with amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it a convenient choice for equestrians.
  • The Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch provides horse corrals at nearly every RV site, ensuring your horses are well accommodated during your stay.
  • For a more rustic experience, consider Vedauwoo Wagon Road, where you can enjoy spacious, well-separated dispersed campsites with beautiful views.

Equestrian campgrounds include

  • Curt Gowdy State Park Campground features reservable sites and allows pets, making it a great option for families with horses.
  • At Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch, you can enjoy a variety of camping options, including cabins and tent sites, all while having access to horse riding facilities.
  • Terry Bison Ranch offers a unique experience with the chance to interact with bison, along with amenities suitable for horse camping.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking and fishing at Curt Gowdy State Park Campground, where you can also take advantage of the scenic trails around the lake.
  • The Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch is perfect for horseback riding, with trails that lead through stunning landscapes and opportunities for fishing in stocked ponds.
  • At Vedauwoo Wagon Road, you can explore the unique rock formations and enjoy peaceful surroundings, ideal for a relaxing camping experience with your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Laramie, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Laramie, WY is Curt Gowdy State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 57 reviews.

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