Established Camping
Friend Park
Friend Park is located near Wheatland, Wyoming, within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature ranges, typically seeing highs in the 80s°F during summer and lows in the 20s°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Laramie Peak area, which offers hiking opportunities and scenic views.
Description
National Forest
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
Set at the base of Laramie Peak, the tallest peak in the North Laramie Range and a waypoint for Oregon Trail migrants, the campground has trail access to both the Laramie Peak Trail and Friend Park Trail for non-motorized users. At 7400' elevation, there are 11 campsites of which three are walk in access/tent use only (parking available up above). Motorized users of the Laramie Peak Trail will find the trailhead just 1/4 mile from the campground. Friend Park Trail is not open to motorized use. Fishing is available in the adjacent Friend Creek and surrounding beaver ponds. It is managed by the Douglas Ranger District.
Location
Friend Park is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Douglas, take WY 94 17 miles south continuing onto Esterbrook Road (County Road 5) 11 miles south to Esterbrook. Turn right on Esterbrook Road (County Road 5) southwest for another 15 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 671 for 2 miles and then left onto Forest Road 661 for 1 mile to the campground. Transit time 1 1/2+ hours. From Rock River, take US 30 / US 287 north 3 miles, turn right on Fetterman Road (County Road 61) for 33.6 miles. Turn right on Garrett Road (County Road 713) for 6.7 miles and then left on Bear Creek Road (County Road 77) for 7.8 miles. Continue on Forest Road 671 for 6 miles and then turn right on Friend Park Road 1 mile to the campground. Transit time 2+ hours. This site is usually not accessable by vehicle from mid-October to mid-May. Converse and Abany County normally does not maintain County Roads in the Friend Park Area from 1 Nov to 1 May. Bear Creek road is single lane and rough when it is open.
Coordinates
42.25700047 N
105.485 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups