Best Dispersed Camping near Saratoga, WY

Recent Dispersed Reviews near Saratoga, WY

43 Reviews of 24 Saratoga Campgrounds

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  Mike W.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 6, 2022

  Elk River Dispersed

  Along the banks of the Elk

  Discovered an excellent dispersed site on 64 going east from Glen Eden. As soon as you reach BLM land there is a sign indicating Dispersed Camping on both sides of road. The south side has excellent sites along the fast paced Elk River and views of Mt. Zirkel. Ou site was nestled in the spruce and fur with small game chattering often.

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  Opus 15 !.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Forest Service Road 330C

  Forest Road 330-C - Medicine Bow Snowy Range

  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. One family was camping a little further up the road, but we had zero traffic on our road and the spot was beautiful. We were nestled up against the Little Laramie River which was awesome. We did explore the area a little and found numerous dispersed camping spots in/around the area but none as nice as the spot that we settled on. The exact coordinates are:

  41.35475° N, -106.16955° W

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  Izzy T.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Laramie Overlook Disperesed Camping

  Small, but mighty

  Great place to boondock for a few days. We stayed here for a week in our 20 foot skoolie. 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. Then another path leads about a half a mile to a few other sites that are more secluded, but not very level. I wouldn’t recommend towing anything down there with the condition of the dirt road and low hanging tree branches. Those would be ideal for a camper van or tent. There is a lovely creek that runs along there. The dump/water is decommissioned at this site, but as you turn in there is dump/water at the forest station. During our stay there were a couple of RV’s and some off road fanatics. Quiet and cool summer evenings. Great cell service!

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  Julien M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2023

  White Rock Canyon Dispersed Site

  Nice dispersed campground

  Nice isolated spot in the National Forest, 5 mi from the main highway. Nice view with few fire rings. No one was around.

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  slowicagt

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2024

  FS RD 103 Dispersed

  FS Rd 103 and FS Rd 200

  Great camping spot within Medicine Bow National Forest. Some of this area requires a $5 day fee which can be paid online or using an envelop system with cash.

  When you first pull onto FS RD 200 you will wind down past many easy to reach sites with 2wd. Small RVs should be fine as well. As you continue on, you will come across multiple splits in the road leading to more sites. If you are going when there is still a lot of snow melt (through late June) I would recommend 4x4 the further back you go.

  I personally camped across from the Keystone Reservoir and it included a level site and a nice fire ring.

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  Isabelle K.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Dispersed Camping in Routt National Forest

  Solitude by the river

  We stumbled upon this campground by chance, and what a wonderful chance it was! After deciding to take a weekend rafting trip along the Wyoming/Colorado section of the Platte River, we planned to just find dispersed camping options within the surrounding National Forest area. We initially put our boats in at the Routt Access Trailhead which is where we were able to find this amazing group of campsites (see directions below). There are plenty of campsites designated by fire rings along the road that are well spread out and offer plenty of seclusion. We were surprised to not encounter any other campers despite it being a beautiful summer weekend. The campsite we used offered much appreciated shade from the June sun with plenty of big trees. The ground is relatively flat on top of the hill so we had quite a few options to spread out with our group pf 3 tents. Another huge plus of this area is how pristine it is, not a piece of trash to be found. If camping here, please continue that by following Leave No Trace principles. 

  Camping in this area is complimented by tons of nearby activities including hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding trails, class I-IV white water rafting opportunities, rock climbing, fishing and wildlife viewing. On our weekend adventure we went on a 4-hour boat trip from the Routt Access boat put-in to the Six-Mile Gap take-out point, the river felt like a private get away and we didn’t see any other people except for a few fly fishermen at the access points. The wildlife we encountered was the highlight of our trip, we saw moose, a golden eagle, foxes, pronghorns, and marmots. 

  To get there: The GPS coordinates entered on this page are for the Routt Access Trailhead. Following these directions from there is the easiest way to find the campsites. I have also included a screenshot of google maps in this review. When approaching the trailhead from the main road, just a few hundred yards before the trailhead/river access parking area, the road forks. To the right is the trailhead, and to the left is FS 939.1 (Mahogany Road). With a normal clearance vehicle and 2wd, you should be able to easily reach the first campsite along this road, marked by a well-appointed fire ring. For those with slightly higher clearance cars (my friends had a Subaru Forester and did just fine) I would highly recommend continuing along the road a bit higher and up the hill. 4wd is probably not necessary unless the road is muddy, but some large holes and rocks will be problematic for very low clearance vehicles. From up here, you will have amazing views of the grasslands, mountains and river.

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  Rex S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  FS RD 103 Dispersed

  Solitude and crisp Fall Mornings

  Very few other boondockers, and well dispersed. Very quiet with minimal traffic.

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  Conner

  Guide

  

  Sep. 4, 2023

  Elk River Dispersed

  Great for drive in/hike in

  DONT FORGET TO VISIT CLARK STORE, its very close

  drove here in toyota prius. There is a parking lot at the entrance to the dispersed camping where it forks into two roads to access parking spots. The forest service road was in amazing condition to access it.

  I decided to hike up ontop a large rock formation because i wanted the killer views. Just enough dirt up there to pitch a tent.

  There is dispersed camping along the river where a lot of rv’s were pitched up. I didnt want to be near any of them cause im tent camping

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2018

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  Dispersed camping on the North Platte River

  This tiny dispersed site is on the North Platte River with boat access and a few weedy, private sites spread out in this area tucked inside private property. Since you have to drive over private property to get here, be mindful of speed on the dirt access road and clean up after yourself. I did not camp here as all of the sites were taken but I did visit with a couple traveling from Canada. They liked how quiet it was and loved how secluded it was. They said the mosquitoes were horrific, but worth dealing with to camp in such a great spot. Just up the road is the actual public access to the river, but in the campground there is a small boat ramp that you could use to launch a small boat or canoe. I'm keeping this one on my list for future reference- free, beautiful, and secluded. Hope I can get a spot in the future.

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  Barrett M.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2022

  White Rock Canyon Dispersed Site

  Solid dispersed camping

  Near freeway, relatively secluded. Good camp site, some areas RV friendly. Tent sites hard to come by at night

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  carmi G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 16, 2024

  North Platte River Treasure Island - Public Access Area

  no frills, a great boondock for the night

  A dirt road about 1.25 miles leading to a boat ramp, with parking for cars/ trailers. There is a bridge with a 12ton limit per vehicle. more allowed if you are towing. peaceful and quiet at night with a very nice trail and bridge over the river . This is not really a campsite, just a nice free place to spend the night and then move on, but you can stay up to 5 days. had dirty bathrooms, no toilet paper.

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  Alexandra T.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Matthew S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Laramie Overlook Disperesed Camping

  The perfect wind

  Lovely location with secluded spots. The stars and view were awesome and the wind blew just right all night.

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  Chloe W.

  Scout

  

  May. 29, 2024

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  Quiet spot

  Stopped here on my way through. Got here around 3pm only 2 other people. Only a few spots are larger for 5th wheels etc. road was pretty bumpy coming down, you pass a few farms and a lot of private property which can be confusing. Boat launch doesn’t allow camping, camping is right around the bend. Right next to the river and absolutely beautiful. NO OPEN FIRES. Close to houses, secluded but not entirely out in nature by yourself. Would definitely camp again! Easy to find, good Verizon cell reception. Quiet spot.

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  Ray D.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  very grown up with weeds

  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

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  Donner N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  Sanger Public Access Area on North Platte River

  Riverside camp spot

  I had a rough time at this campsite, but I don’t want to discount it entirely. There were tons of mosquitoes. My spot was out in the open so when thunderstorms rolled through I opted to sleep in my car. There was a couple different spots, mine was away from some of the seemingly main spots. Beautiful riverside

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  Morgan Y.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 6, 2020

  USFSR 550 - Dispersed Camping

  Far from the crowds, far from ordinary

  Beautiful Aspen groves surround you as you roll on endlessly down well maintained dirt roads. I've put in specific coordinates, but you can follow any of these FS roads after you pass through the "town" of Columbine. I prefer to go up to the right along 550. But you can't go wrong. 

  Free range sheep are being guarded by Great Pyreneese dogs, Moose and Pronghorn are all abundant. Bears too, so lock it all up. 

  Great easy MTB on the roads and some smaller trails.

  Leave no trace.

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  Katherine B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 10, 2018

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  Great late season spot

  A few sandy campsites by the Platte River - had we gotten there earlier, we could have parked on the river's rocky shore. Someone beat us to it though!

  There are actually two separate camping areas of this access - when you get to the fork, there are sites in either direction. Both are denoted with the Foote Public Access area signs, so you know you found it. There was also a boat ramp. I am not familiar with this section of the Platte, but I would imagine fishing and hunting are probably great activities if you're staying here for a few days. Wildlife appeared abundant in September - luckily, mosquitos and flies were not!

  It is a road through private land, which is relatively well maintained, but please respect private property. Also be aware of current fire restrictions - there are no fire rings here, and open fires are not permitted. A firepan or fuel-based cooking system would be good to have.

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  Lauren W.

  Scout

  

  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!

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  Jordanna B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 4, 2022

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  FIERCE skeeters

  The mosquitoes here are something fierce but it’s a nice site other than that. There’s room for probably five vehicles and waterfront is pretty. Ground toilets. But wow, the mosquitoes make it unbearable.

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  Donner N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2023

  Foote Public Access Area Dispersed

  Pleasant spot next to farm

  It was a nice area next to the river. Some tall grass but that wasn’t much a bother. I had no issues with mosquitoes. There are ground toilets, I do recommend packing in your own toilet paper because there was none while I was there. Several other people were camping nearby with no problems. It is next to a farm, which meant various wild and farm animal noises all night which kept me on my toes.

  Video is of some of the noises going on throughout the night

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  Emma

  Scout

  

  Jun. 9, 2024

  Sanger Access Area, Dispersed Camping

  No camping signs

  Stoped by and there are no camping signs everywhere

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  Stephen K.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2019

  Sanger Access Area, Dispersed Camping

  Primitive Camping on the N Platte River

  Sanger Access Area is a launching/porting spot for Drift Fishing the North Platte River. There are several nice tent site right on the river with lots of Cottonwood trees for shade. There is a his/hers vaulted toilets but no other amenities. Not suitable for RVs or large trailers as the road in is narrow and can get nasty in bad weather. Great river location with prime fishing. The site is 4 miles in off HWY 130 on Picks Bridge Road.

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  Douglas S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 15, 2024

  Sanger Access Area, Dispersed Camping

  Very easy dispersed campsite on the river.

  Such a tranquil setting, we had the whole place to ourselves. About 3 miles off the beaten path , through the T&A Ranch. We will return.

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  Bruce D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Sanger Public Access Area on North Platte River

  Great Spot!

  A little way off of WY-130 on a good dirt road. Good for up to mid-size trailers or smaller. Scattered informal sites, no water or hookups, two pit toilets. Signs indicate that camping is OK. Beautiful location on the North Platte River.

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  David W.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 8, 2024

  Sanger Public Access Area on North Platte River

  No camping

  This spot will no longer allow overnight camping. It is day use only

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  Lauren M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2024

  North Platte River Treasure Island - Public Access Area

  Peaceful and quiet

  Clearly marked directing you to the location. Bumpy dirt road until you reach the lot. It’s a parking lot camping location. Clearly marked camping area designated (5 days max). Clean, quiet, will stay again.