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"They both boast the same amenities (fire pits, picnic tables, trash, restroom, creek access, and wildlife). However, Buffalo Creek has half the sites- so, it is more intimate."
"Beautiful location. Small with only five sites, which is perfect. The sites all have fire pits with grills over them, picnic tables as well. A beautiful stream passes through the campground."
"You can't actually camp at Hell's Half Acre but less than a mile down the road is wild life refuge with dispersed primitive camping with a vault toilet, picnic table on the river, no water but this is"
"Unfortunately our fishing poles were out of commision but many pervious goers had said they were there for the fish and I could see why."
GuideYou can't actually camp at Hell's Half Acre but less than a mile down the road is wild life refuge with dispersed primitive camping with a vault toilet, picnic table on the river, no water but this is such an amazing area and the night sky is star filled.
LegendPros and Cons to the location of this campground: great views of the Wind River and the tunnels, but right next to the highway and not much privacy between sites due to lack of underbrush. The half of the campground closer to the tunnels is walk up only and the lower half of the campground is reservation only. The host was very nice and happy to chat as long as you wanted, which might account for the lack of mowing. While there wasn’t much privacy between sites, they were at least well shaded by the trees (which were also good trees to hang a hammock in). The vault toilets were clean and sites all had picnic tables, fire pits and grills. There are no hookups for RV’s, but there is water available at the spigots scattered around the campground. Warning: it is loud in the day and into the late evening with trucks coming down and going up the canyon. However, if you get a site next to the river it quiets things down a bit.
GuideThis site has multiple campgrounds. You have to reserve them online through Reserveamerica.com, and it is NOT an easy site to navigate. Otherwise, we were driving through & this was an excellent spot for the kids to cool off in the water & spend the night. There were trees for some shade. It has vault toilets & a water pump. Campsite has a nice tent pad, firering, & picnic table. There were bugs, but we were not bothered by mosquitoes. Sunset & sunrise were beautiful!
GuideThere are lots of campsites at Boysen State Park. I called the phone number and talked to a nice ranger. She suggested Upper Wind River campsite since we did not have boat and wanted to have a nice tent spot. We camped 1 week before site changed from reservation to FF. We planned on staying 2 nights but it was so relaxing we ended up staying 4. 1 day we went to Marina and swim beach. Another day we went to Thermopolis and checked out Dino museum and hot springs. Last day we just hung around camp and relaxed. Campsite had a park for kids. No showers but plenty of water so we set up privacy tent and we’re able to shower when we wanted. If we were there during peak season I bet it would feel a little crowded but was perfect the time of year we went because there were maybe 10 sites filled out of the 80ish there.
GuideGravel and sand sites with concrete slab and shade for picnic table. No or very little shade. Lots of ants and mosquitoes.
Cooled off nice at night and very quiet for our stay mid week. Pit toilet , no showers but available fresh water.
ScoutIt was hard to connect with Christine upon check-in. She was not in the office at 3:30pm and she knew we were arriving. We set up and I checked back in and no one was there. Then she got busy with RV’s. The office didn’t open until 8am so again we left. I tried to call to give my CC. They cram the RV’s in and our tent site was literally sandwiched with an RV and cabin. People walking dogs and restrooms were a walk. Stop in Thermopolis for a day and drive south to Boysen State Park and Reservoir.
GuideBuffalo Creek Campground is a couple miles down the road from Graves Spring Campground. They both boast the same amenities (fire pits, picnic tables, trash, restroom, creek access, and wildlife). However, Buffalo Creek has half the sites- so, it is more intimate. There is great fishing within 11 miles at "the tubes." This area is very popular during hunting season and a sleeping beauty the rest of the year. Drinking water is available via the creek - bring your own filtration. This is a free, well maintained, sweet escape...utilize it and enjoy the breathtaking Wyoming landscape!!
GuideWind River Canyon Campground is a beautiful spot tucked along the Wind River. There are no hookups, but water spigots are available throughout the campground to fill your tanks. As the name suggests, it can be very windy at times, so plan accordingly. Our site had nice shade and offered great views of both the canyon and the river. If you enjoy fly fishing, you’ll appreciate the easy river access right from the campground. It’s a peaceful, scenic place to stay— a great option if you don’t mind dry camping and want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
TravelerWe decided to take a chance on this place, Even though there were no reviews. And we are So glad we did. This place is so nice. It’s in between a bunch of farm land. The actual camp sites are along the coast of the lake. We even had our own mini private beach. There are two vault toilets available. We also had our own covered picnic table. I thought it was cool that they had a handicap ramp for people in wheel chairs or even for people who have a hard time walking on uneven ground. Both bathrooms are also handicap accessible.
This spot is beautiful. Please take care of it. It’s pack in pack out. I’m not sure if locals use this spot to hang out occasionally but I spent 30 minutes of my morning picking up trash that was left behind. I found, beer cans, socks, wires, plastic containers and bags. I was honestly hesitant to leave this review because of the trash I found. I fear a positive review will make it more popular, bringing in the wrong crowd.
So to sum this review up, this is a great, free spot, but please respect nature and other campers and clean up after yourself.
Tent camping near Lysite, Wyoming offers a chance to immerse yourself in stunning natural landscapes while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to set up your tent and unwind.
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