Established Camping
Pelton Creek Campground
Pelton Creek Campground is located near Laramie in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. The terrain consists of forested areas with creeks and open spaces. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Snowy Range Scenic Byway and the Vedauwoo rock formations.
Description
US Forest Service
Medicine Bow National Forest
The campground is at the eastern edge of the Platte River Wilderness, and has 16 sites. It is a single loop with one side running parallel to Pelton Creek among Lodgepole pines. Some sites overlook the creek and a meadow. The understory is grass and the sites are fairly close together providing minimal privacy. A trailhead provides wilderness access via the Douglas Creek Trail or the Platte Ridge Trail. 14 day stay limit. Stock unloading facility near campground, however no stock are allowed in the campground. Picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire grates and no refuse receptacles (pack out your own trash, leave no trace). Fishing is available in Douglas Creek. This area is located in the Snowy Range and is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.
Location
Pelton Creek Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Laramie, take WY 230 west for 40.6 miles to National Forest Recreation Area sign on Forest Route 898. Turn right onto FR 898 and go 8.7 miles to campground.
Coordinates
41.073496467463656 N
106.30348220575752 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonFair
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Cheyenne
- 2 hrs 12 min from Fort Collins
- 2 hrs 37 min from Greeley
- 3 hrs from Boulder
