Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: SARATOGA, WY, WY

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site offers a large area for groups of up to 75 people to gather and enjoy the outdoors allow for up to 10 cars any more are subject to a $5 day use fee. 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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Large group picnic area accommodating up to 75 people at 8,800 feet elevation in Medicine Bow National Forest with year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, and camping. Offers diverse outdoor activities from biking to star gazing in a scenic mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Black bears, mountain lions, moose, and wapiti present in area. Common birds include ravens, tanagers, and warblers.

Insider tips for Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring your own trash service as trash removal is not provided Up to 10 vehicles allowed; additional vehicles incur $5 day use fee

Skip Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You require trash service - not provided at this facility. You're traveling with more than 10 vehicles in your group.

Best time to visit Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site: Year-round — Facility operates year-round with recreation opportunities available throughout all seasons.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

Cell signal at Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site (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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Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

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SARATOGA, WY, WY★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site offers a large area for groups of up to 75 people to gather and enjoy the outdoors allow for up to 10 cars any more are subject to a $5 day use fee. 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV36 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
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✕ You require trash service - not provided at this facility✕ You're traveling with more than 10 vehicles in your group

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring your own trash service as trash removal is not provided

Up to 10 vehicles allowed; additional vehicles incur $5 day use fee

Best: Year-round

Facility operates year-round with recreation opportunities available throughout all seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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

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Alert: Black bears, mountain lions, moose, and wapiti present in area. Common birds include ravens, tanagers, and warblers.

Location

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Getting there →

From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on State Route 70 from Encampment into the Medicine Bow National Forest to the junction with Forest Road 550. Turn onto 550, travel for 0.25 miles to the Bottle Creek Campground entrance.

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site cost per night?+
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site open?+
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site?+
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site can accommodate RVs up to 36 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site?+
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site 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 Group Picnic Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$50 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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