Moose frequently wander through this Forest Service campground where spacious, well-shaded sites sit along Deep Creek in the Snowy Range. The gravel access road requires careful driving but accommodates RVs up to 22 feet, though Bryan P. notes "the camp sites are spacious" once you arrive. Wildlife encounters define the experience here—multiple campers report seeing moose with calves grazing in the adjacent meadow during early morning and evening hours.
The campground operates from July through October at 9,200 feet elevation, where snow can linger into late June and return by late August. Cell service is nonexistent, creating a true disconnect from digital life. Mosquitoes emerge heavily at dusk during summer months, so insect repellent proves essential. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though some campers mention needing to clean up previous visitors' debris from fire pits.
Deep Creek flows nearby, and the Crater Lake Trail provides access to an alpine lake for day hiking. The Brooklyn Lake Campground sits six miles south for those seeking alternatives. Drinking water availability varies by season, so check current conditions before arrival. Reserve sites in advance during peak summer months, as the combination of wildlife viewing and creek access draws steady use.
Description
Deep Creek Campground is located near Sand Lake at an elevation just over 10,000 feet. The summers are cool and autumn is brief. Winter comes early and stays late. Campground facilities include 12 small campsites, one pull through site, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire rings. This is a pack-it-in-pack-it-out campsite. No trash service in the area. For hiking, the Rock Creek Trail and Sheep Lake Trail are nearby. Crater Lake Trail provides a short hike to a beautiful lake. Boats must be carried a short distance to reach the lake.
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Location
Public CampgroundDeep Creek Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Saratoga, WY, take State Rt. 130 east 20.1 miles to North Brush Creek Rd. (Forest Rt. 100). Turn left onto Rt. 100 (dirt) and go 20 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 101). Bear right onto Rt. 101 (dirt) and go 9.8 miles to campground on the left. NOTE: Forest Rts. 100 and 101 are intermittent narrow two-lane or single-lane (with turnouts).
Coordinates
41.4580008 N
106.273 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 11 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 23 min from Casper, WY
- 2 hrs 35 min from Greeley, CO
