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Bottle Creek Campground (Wy)

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside

Location: Saratoga, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The facility lies at an elevation of 8,800 feet within the Bottle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The area’s year-round recreation opportunities offer something for every adventurer and outdoor lover. Hiking, fishing and camping are available nearby.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bottle-creek-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.

Bottle Creek Campground offers year-round camping at 8,800 feet elevation in Medicine Bow National Forest with excellent fishing opportunities in the Encampment River and North Fork Encampment River for brook, brown, and rainbow trout. The campground provides diverse recreation including hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and photography.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Mountain Lion, Moose, and Wapiti present in area. Also Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Bottle Creek Campground (Wy): Book early - federal campground with only 12 sites Pack out trash; trash service is NOT provided Bring your own water containers or plan water usage carefully at drinking water stations

Skip Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require trash service - none is provided. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 12 tent sites available.

Best time to visit Bottle Creek Campground (Wy): Year-round — Campground operates year-round with hiking, fishing and camping available throughout the seasons.

Nearby campgrounds: Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site (SARATOGA, WY), Lost Creek Campground (Wy) (WY), Hog Park Campground (SARATOGA, WY), Jack Creek Crew Quarters (SARATOGA, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy)

Cell signal at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Saratoga, WY, WY★ 3 (2 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    The facility lies at an elevation of 8,800 feet within the Bottle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The area’s year-round recreation opportunities offer something for every adventurer and outdoor lover. Hiking, fishing and camping are available nearby.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites✕ You require trash service - none is provided✕ You prefer larger campgrounds - only 12 tent sites available

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early - federal campground with only 12 sites

    Pack out trash; trash service is NOT provided

    Bring your own water containers or plan water usage carefully at drinking water stations

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round with hiking, fishing and camping available throughout the seasons

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear, North American Mountain Lion, Moose, and Wapiti present in area. Also Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

    Location

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    307-326-5258· Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
    Getting there →

    From Encampment, take Wyoming Highway 70 west approximately 5 miles to Forest Road 550 (Hog Park Reservoir). Turn left onto Forest Road 550 and turn right 0.1 mile, the campground entrance is 0.2 miles.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
    Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) open?+
    Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Bottle CreekRecreation.gov
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $20 /night★ 3 (2)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

    SARATOGA, WY

    From $50/night

    Lost Creek Campground (Wy)

    WY

    From $20/night

    Hog Park Campground

    SARATOGA, WY

    From $20/night

    Jack Creek Crew Quarters

    SARATOGA, WY

    From $225/night

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