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Curtis Gulch Campground — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng

Curtis Gulch Campground is located near the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming. The area features rugged terrain with forests and open grasslands. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Laramie Peak and the North Platte River, with temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s to highs in the 80s during summer months.

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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Overview

Curtis Gulch Campground sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet deep inside the long and scenic LaBonte Canyon. There are 6 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins.__

Recreation

Recreation The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography. LaBonte Creek runs through the entire length of the canyon and offers anglers many opportunities to catch the rainbow trout stocked annually by the WGFD. For OHV riding, the LaBonte Canyon Trail starts at the back of the campground, and The Big Bear Trail System is located just 1/4 mile up the canyon. Both are 50___ or less OHV trails but are also commonly used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. FSRD #610, Devil's Pass, and the South Fork LaBonte Trails to the south offer additional opportunities for adventure. The Curtis Gulch Trail is non-motorized and starts at the trail parking area just outside the campground. The Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder Basin National Grasslands. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, OHV riding, dirt bike riding, camping, biking, and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59.__ Mountain Biking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails Rock Climbing ___ Curtis Gulch Trail Day Hiking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails Backpacking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails ___ Labonte Canyon Trail Horseback riding__ ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails OHV Riding ___Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Devils Pass/South Fork Labonte Trails ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails

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Recreation The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography. LaBonte Creek runs through the entire length of the canyon and offers anglers many opportunities to catch the rainbow trout stocked annually by the WGFD. For OHV riding, the LaBonte Canyon Trail starts at the back of the campground, and The Big Bear Trail System is located just 1/4 mile up the canyon. Both are 50___ or less OHV trails but are also commonly used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. FSRD #610, Devil's Pass, and the South Fork LaBonte Trails to the south offer additional opportunities for adventure. The Curtis Gulch Trail is non-motorized and starts at the trail parking area just outside the campground. The Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder Basin National Grasslands. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, OHV riding, dirt bike riding, camping, biking, and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59.__ Mountain Biking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails Rock Climbing ___ Curtis Gulch Trail Day Hiking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails Backpacking ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails ___ Labonte Canyon Trail Horseback riding__ ___ Curtis Gulch Trail ___ Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails OHV Riding ___Labonte Canyon Trail ___ Devils Pass/South Fork Labonte Trails ___ Big Bear Canyon Trails

Natural Features

The Curtis Gulch Campground is located at the end of FSRD 658 in LaBonte Canyon. The natural beauty of the steep canyon sides, LaBonte Creek running the length of the entire canyon, and patches of aspen within the mature conifer forest, makes this area one of the most popular and frequently visited on the district. __

Nearby Attractions

LaBonte Creek and Toltec Reservoir offer anglers many fishing opportunities.__Brumley FSRD 690, Devil's Pass FSRD 610, and the FSTR 635 S Fork LaBonte trails offer OHV riders additional areas to explore.

Charges & Cancellations

If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel? Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations. Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for: Adding or removing nights to your stay. Changing to a different campsite. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate. Cancellations You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees: $10 cancellation fee Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking) Any previous change fees Late cancellation penalties may also apply: What is ___Late___? For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in. Late Fee In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates ___ on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here. Scan and Pay Rules The above guidance for modifications, cancellations, and refunds do not apply to campsites reserved using the Scan and Pay feature. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Fee Info

$14/night

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Curtis Gulch Campground — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng is located in Wyoming

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Directions

From Douglas WY (30 miles), Take State Highway 91 west then south from Douglas for 22 miles, Converse County Road 16 continuing as Albany County Road 61 south for 14 miles, and east on Forest Road #658 for 4 miles. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car when dry.

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42.40743879 N
105.6229926 W

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Reviewed Jun. 17, 2021

LONG 20+ mile DIRT ROAD to get there!!!

From Douglas to Curtis Gulch campground it took us down some paved roads until all the sudden we were on a 20 plus mile dirt road! It was a bumpy LONG ride... once we got there most of the good spots were taken. There are 4 dispersed areas to camp & further down the road the campsites (only 5 or so) for about $10 each. We went in early June and bugs were real bad. The roads into the sites were super steep as well but we managed in our 21” travel trailer. We were surprised we made it out of there honestly! Also by a creek... if you have 4 wheel drive, some ATVs or other toys & don’t mind the drive, it’s a great place to camp! But wasn’t the case for us lol

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