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Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng

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Yellow Pine Campground, near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is a solid choice for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without too much fuss. With sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, you’ll find a mix of open spaces and some with a bit of tree cover, perfect for a little separation from your neighbors.

The campground is known for its stunning views of the surrounding hills and easy access to nearby national forest trails, making it a great base for hiking and biking. Visitors have noted that the facilities, including clean bathrooms, are well-kept, which is always a plus when you’re out in the wild. One camper mentioned, “There are nice views of the hills around and close to a lot of national forest trails,” highlighting the scenic beauty that surrounds you.

While the sites can be a bit close together, the atmosphere remains peaceful, with many campers enjoying quiet nights under the stars. If you’re looking for a spot to unwind by the fire, this campground allows fires, so you can roast marshmallows and share stories with friends or family. Just keep in mind that some sites might not offer much shade, so plan accordingly if you’re hoping to lounge in a hammock.

Whether you’re a solo adventurer or camping with friends, Yellow Pine Campground provides a welcoming environment to enjoy the great outdoors.

General Overview

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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Overview

The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop among a nice stand of mixed conifers and Aspen. It has corrals available outside the campground, but no horses are allowed inside the campground.__

Recreation

The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.__

Facilities

The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.__

Natural Features

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.__ Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.____ Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.__

Nearby Attractions

Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.

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Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng is located in Wyoming

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Directions

From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd. and go 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to campground.

Coordinates

41.254767 N
105.410967 W

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4 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2022

Decent Campground with Nice Views

We stayed 2 nights here in site 4. There were only 3 other sites occupied our 1st night (Sunday night.) Our site didn’t have a great spot for a tent but luckily we sleep on a platform in our 4Runner. Our picnic table was in rough shape but the fire ring was good. Some sites are back/pull in and some are pull through which looked to be big enough for campers. Most sites are out in the open with no shade or privacy while the ones on the outer edge have some small trees - more for separation from neighbors than shade or hammocking (we were sad about that, we had brought our hammocks.) The 2 bathrooms looked to be recently constructed and were clean. There are nice views of the hills around and close to a lot of national forest trails. Overall I would recommend.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng by Casey L., June 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng by Casey L., June 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng by Casey L., June 27, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Nice camp spot

This is a nice camp spot with good views. There’s a hiking/biking trail next to it. It has a toilet available. Many RVs and campers pulled in. The sites are fairly close together so that’s the reason for 4 stars. Everyone was very quiet when we were here. Many middle sites still available Saturday night (closer together). We prefer more secluded/dispersed but Vedauwoo was full and we were running out of daylight.

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2019

Out of the way

Wonderful campground in the forest. Very heavy use area but still feels like you have the place to yourself.

  • Review photo of Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) — Medicine Bow Routt N Fs & Thunder Basin Ng by Rick  W., July 22, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

yellow pine

I came here and it was absolutely packed. The sites were big so i ended up camping with another solo camper. I ended up giving him 5 dollars because the sites are 10 dollars each. there are picnic tales but the restrooms were kind of dirty

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