Established Camping
Lake Owen Campground
Lake Owen Campground is situated near Laramie in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The terrain features forested areas and a nearby lake, providing opportunities for hiking and fishing. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer, making it suitable for seasonal outdoor activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
The campground is adjacent to Lake Owen. It is comprised of two loops under a dense stand of Lodgepole pines and a few Aspen. Both loops have sites overlooking the lake and site with scenic views of the Snowy Range. There are 35 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick-up, vault toilets. The understory is grass, but sites are well separated providing adequate privacy. There is a 14 day stay limit. Owen Lake is 55 acres and offers fishing and boating access. It is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.
Location
Lake Owen Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Laramie, take WY 130 west 21.7 to WY 11. Turn left onto WY 11 and continue onto Albany, 10.9 miles. Continue on NFSR 500, past the forest boundary for 2.2 mi to NFSR 513. Turn left onto NFSR 513 and continue for 2.5 miles to NFSR 517. Turn left onto NFSR 517 and continue for 1.5 miles to NFSR 540. Turn right onto NFSR 540 and continue 2.8 miles to campground.
Coordinates
41.14444433 N
106.10127136 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
