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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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