Brooklyn Lake Campground

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

Location: Laramie, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Season: May through October

Adventurers love sleeping under the towering trees and night sky of the secluded Brooklyn Lake Campground in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming. Located eight miles northwest of Centennial, Wyoming, the facility is situated along a small, picturesque lake at an elevation of 10,500 feet. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2026 season.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Brooklyn Lake Campground offers secluded camping under towering trees at 10,500 feet elevation along a picturesque mountain lake. The facility provides both tent and RV sites with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, fishing access, and a boat launch.

Wildlife alert: Moose, wapiti (elk), American pika, yellow-bellied marmots, and American red squirrels present in the area. Brown-capped rosy-finches and smooth greensnakes also documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Brooklyn Lake Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season Cash payment accepted at campsites

Skip Brooklyn Lake Campground if: Expecting full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October seasonal operating period.

Best time to visit Brooklyn Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Little Brooklyn Lake Guard (LARAMIE, WY), Nash Fork (Laramie, WY), Sugarloaf Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), North Fork (Wy) (Laramie, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Brooklyn Lake Campground

Cell signal at Brooklyn Lake Campground (Laramie, 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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Brooklyn Lake Campground

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Laramie, WY, WY★ 4.8 (11 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Adventurers love sleeping under the towering trees and night sky of the secluded Brooklyn Lake Campground in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming. Located eight miles northwest of Centennial, Wyoming, the facility is situated along a small, picturesque lake at an elevation of 10,500 feet. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2026 season.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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:✕ Expecting full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ Visiting outside May-October seasonal operating period

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season

Cash payment accepted at campsites

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, wapiti (elk), American pika, yellow-bellied marmots, and American red squirrels present in the area. Brown-capped rosy-finches and smooth greensnakes also documented within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is about 40 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming and 8 miles northwest of Centennial on State Highway 130. From Laramie, travel 37 miles west on 130 and turn onto Forest Road 317/Brooklyn Lake Road. Proceed northwest for 2 miles to the campground.

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 Brooklyn Lake Campground cost per night?+
Brooklyn Lake Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Brooklyn Lake Campground open?+
Brooklyn Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Brooklyn Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Brooklyn Lake Campground?+
Brooklyn Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Brooklyn Lake Campground?+
Brooklyn Lake Campground 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 Brooklyn Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Brooklyn Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Brooklyn Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Brooklyn Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

MBRTB Outdoor Safety and EthicsMBRTB Forest OrdersWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentWyoming Off-Road Vehicle ProgramWyoming Office of Tourism
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.8 (11)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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North Fork (Wy)

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