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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

545 Reviews

Forest Service Road 330C offers dispersed camping along the Little Laramie River with pet-friendly sites throughout the area. This free camping location permits dogs with standard national forest leash requirements. Spots are nestled against the river with numerous dispersed camping options available in the vicinity. The area remains fairly quiet even during busy holiday weekends, with campers reporting isolation despite other families camping nearby. Verizon service is strong at Laramie Overlook Dispersed Camping with 4 bars reported, allowing pet owners to stay connected in case of emergency veterinary needs.

North Fork Campground and Brooklyn Lake Campground provide established pet-friendly camping options with more amenities. Both campgrounds offer vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at $10-14 per night, with America the Beautiful pass reducing fees at some locations. The campgrounds balance privacy with accessibility, with sites spaced at good distances from each other. Campers with dogs should be prepared for significant mosquito activity, particularly at sites closest to water. Morning and evening mosquitoes can be relentless near Brooklyn Lake, making bug protection essential for both humans and pets during these peak hours.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG (93)

    1. Sugarloaf Campground

    9 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $20 / night

    "This was my first experience in this area of SE Wyoming, but it did not disappoint. My boyfriend pulled off here on a cross country drive via I-80. We enjoyed our drives to and fro the site."

    "Lots of hikes and lakes in walking distance"

    2. Brooklyn Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $20 / night

    "We were up at Brooklyn Lake over the holiday weekend. The campground was closed but apparently in Wyoming a campground becomes dispersed if it’s not officially open."

    "One of my favorite parts about this campground is that every site does have a view of the lake."

    3. Laramie Overlook Disperesed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    "Short drive into the Medicine Bow National forest and you’re here. There are a couple of loops right as you enter, which are the most level places to park a rig."

    "I tent camped tucked into the forest a bit. The birch was dripping sap all night and I think I would have put my tent in the open if I had known. Some nice little fire pits."

    4. North Fork Campground (WY)

    5 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $20 / night

    "Great spot super close to the river. Lots of dispersed camping just outside this established campground."

    "There a a lot of dispersed options close by that I would utilize in the future but happy to support the campground."

    5. Deep Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 326-5258

    $10 / night

    "If you have time, hike the nearby Crater Lake Trail for a view of an alpine lake."

    "We had six moose, one with a very tiny baby come through our site at night and in the morning and the site next to us to feed in the big meadow."

    6. Forest Service Road 330C

    2 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    6 miles

    "Had a great time with my dog, very close to medicine bow, and awesome views of the river. Heard no cars throughout the night, there were three other campers I believe ."

    "We found a great spot right next to the river on forest road 330C near North Fork Campground. The area was fairly busy on Labor Day weekend but we were basically isolated in this spot."

    7. FS RD 103 Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    "I saw a handful of campers on the main fire road, but then as I drove further down, I saw offshoot that only four-wheel-drive vehicles could get to which is where I went."

    8. Libby Creek Pine Campground

    2 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $14 / night

    "Close to creek, Mirror lake, nice toilet and trash. $14 a night."

    9. Libby Creek Willow Campground

    3 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $20 / night

    10. Nash Fork Campground

    3 Reviews
    Centennial, WY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    $20 / night

    "Excellent small trout stream runs next to the campground that has some nice brown’s. The hike up to the lake is nice. Pit toilets only, but easy access off the main highway."

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545 Reviews of 93 Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG Campgrounds

  • Lily C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2025

    Forest Service Road 700 Designated Dispersed Camping

    Great spot

    Pretty busy July 5th after the holiday. I was able to sneak in a spot. Great views, nice and secluded. The only unfortunate part was tons of glass at the site. Not great for pets!

  • Morgan Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2020

    Vedauwoo Tent Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng

    Vedauwoo Dispersed

    This review is for the abundant dispersed camping, not the two official camping loops.

    I love this place. With an asterisk. This seven mile dirt road is filled with sprouts of other dirt roads that is stunningly beautiful and fairly quiet. Beautiful spots to camp and you can tuck yourself away behind a rock formation and far from your neighbors. 

    Great rock formations for climbing, mountain biking, abundant Aspen trees for your hammock and right on the edge of Curt Gowdy State Park, which has a broad network of wonderfully maintained mountain bike and hiking trails and plenty of motorized and non motorized water sports. Showers and flush toilet bathrooms and a camp store can be found in here in non-COVID days. 

    The animal life is great too. We've had moose and pronghorn deer right at our campsite. And that gets me to…the asterisks. Not only are moose around, but so are mice. In 2 of my 7 visits here we have taken on mice. The last time it was a lot of mice. I mean a lot of mice. I now carry mouse traps with me because of this place. We had tens of mice inside our camper for two days straight. Eating our food and gnawing on wood. Ended up bringing some of them home with us too. The cat got 3. I trapped another 5. Our garbage can was like a Civil War photograph for mice. Also, this place has become popular and can get a little overrun on the weekends with people running generators, shooting shotguns and running around on OHVs. Hard to be more annoying. Last, Wyoming is synonymous with wind. So be prepared for that possibility.

    Leave no trace (and run no generators)

  • Phillip G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Big Bend

    Quiet, cozy and assessable. Great for kids, pets, and river access.

    Brought my son for his first camping trip and arrived without a reservation at 12:15 on a Friday. One tent spot remained. Spacious and far enough from the road to have some peace (albeit the stretch of road is a straightaway where folks pass so there is car sound still). Far enough away to avoid a more “loud crowd.” Found closer to Ft Collins. Four or five river access points and great for kids to run, play and get into the water (wider stretch of the Poudre). Great for relaxing and enjoying the wide open space. The section from the road to our site was about 300-400 yards, so plenty of space to walk, play and bring pets. Sites are closer to the trees.

  • Alexandra T.
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

    Nice, secluded, & quiet

    This place is down a long dirt ride through private property so be kind and mind the hours. When you get to the end, take the right fork and you’ll find two, rather close together, camping areas. When nobody is here it’s wonderful - right next to a creek, dogs can run around, and it is so very quiet and secluded. If I’m ever in Wyoming I’ll head back to this little spot.

    There’s also a boat ramp, and I imagine if you fish, the creek would be a nice little spot to fish.

  • 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.

  • L
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Sanger Access Area, Dispersed Camping

    Great free camping!

    We stayed here for a night with our dog while passing through Wyoming. The area is BEAUTIFUL. Lots of wildlife and scenic views. Bathrooms were clean and conveniently scattered throughout the sites. Easy to find if you just follow the signs for camping! We made it back pretty far in our all wheel drive lower clearance Subaru. LOTS of mosquitoes though, so make sure to bring bug spray or cover up!

  • Rosina A.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Big Creek Lakes Campground

    9,000 feet elevation camping

    Big Creek Lakes Campground, Colorado (close to Wyoming border): camping here is only open for 3 months out of the year: June, July & August. It's camping at over 9,000ft elevation and requires for you to be extra prepared for snow even in the summer months, bears, mountain lions, mosquitos, aggressive horse flies, leeches, strong winds, thunder storms and altitude sickness. They do provide water which tastes fresh like newly melted snow. You can boat, fish, even hunt at some spots with a permit, hike, and swim at your own risk (can be cold, leeches, snakes). It is truly beautiful up here and the drive up the Poudre river makes it worth it. You can also spend the day rafting down the river or fishing.

  • T
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Pole Mountain Dispersed Camping

    Great dispersed camping

    This spot was a very pleasant surprise and quite frankly didn’t think this part of Wyoming would be so pretty! The sites are very well spaced so once you’re parked, you feel completely alone. There was a decent amount of road traffic but that wasn’t bothersome to us. We found a lot of good walking/hiking nearby with the closest being the medicine bow picnic area that we walked to from our site. We drove down nearly to the end of the road and are really glad we did because the sites were really nice. Cell crevice wasn’t great on t-mobile. Loved how close to the highway this spot was but how far away it felt. The gravel road was one of the most well maintained we’ve been on. Great easy access with trailers of just about any size. Would return!

  • Shelby N.
    Jul. 8, 2020

    Brooklyn Lake Campground

    Lots of Nearby Trails

    We were up at Brooklyn Lake over the holiday weekend. The campground was closed but apparently in Wyoming a campground becomes dispersed if it’s not officially open. We had to walk our things in to our site as the gate was down but it was worth it. We got a site just above the lake and it was quiet and very beautiful. Bring bug spray as the mosquitos are very bad. There were three trail heads at the campground all with multiple hike options which was really nice to have access to some beautiful hikes without getting into the car. The toilets were even open despite the campground being closed.

Guide to Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at these campgrounds

  • At Sugarloaf Campground, you’ll find clean vault toilets and drinking water, making it convenient for both you and your pet.
  • Brooklyn Lake Campground offers picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your dog by your side.
  • Deep Creek Campground features spacious sites surrounded by trees, providing shade and comfort for your pet during your stay.

Tips for camping with dogs near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

  • Bring plenty of water and a portable bowl, as some campgrounds like Nash Fork Campground do not have drinking water available.
  • Keep your dog leashed at all times, especially in areas like Rob Roy Campground, where wildlife sightings are common.
  • Pack dog-friendly snacks and toys to keep your pet entertained while you relax at Six Mile Campground, which is known for its beautiful scenery and hiking opportunities.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

  • Enjoy scenic hikes with your dog on nearby trails accessible from North Fork Campground, where you can explore the stunning landscapes together.
  • Take your pet for a swim at the lake near Lake Hattie Public Access Area, which is a great spot for fishing and relaxing by the water.
  • Explore the numerous trails around Twin Buttes Reservoir, where you can enjoy nature walks and birdwatching with your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG is Sugarloaf Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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