Campbell Creek Campground
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — fishing, hiking
Location: Douglas , WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Campbell Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet in a remote area at the western end of the Laramie Mountains on the Douglas Ranger District. There are 6 sites under mature pine trees with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. This is possibly the most peaceful and popular campground on the Douglas Ranger District.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Campbell Creek Campground is a peaceful and popular 6-site National Forest campground in a remote location with well-maintained facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise its cleanliness, isolation, and maintained pit toilet.
Wildlife alert: Dusky Grouse, Clark's Nutcracker, Bullsnake, and Smooth Greensnake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Campbell Creek Campground: Book early — it's a popular federal campground with only 6 sites. Access road is rough (class 1, very easy 4x4 road) — high-clearance vehicle recommended. Pump water well available on-site; this is a self-contained RV campground with no hookups.
Skip Campbell Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available.. You don't have high-clearance vehicle — road access is very rough.. You dislike isolation — campground is in a remote area with limited nearby services..
Best time to visit Campbell Creek Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted so verify access before winter trips..
Nearby campgrounds: La Prele Guard Station (DOUGLAS, WY), Curtis Gulch Campground (Douglas , WY), Friend Park Campground (Wheatland, WY), Esterbrook Campground (Douglas, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Campbell Creek Campground
Cell signal at Campbell Creek Campground (Douglas , 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.
Campbell Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet in a remote area at the western end of the Laramie Mountains on the Douglas Ranger District. There are 6 sites under mature pine trees with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. This is possibly the most peaceful and popular campground on the Douglas Ranger District.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground with only 6 sites.
Access road is rough (class 1, very easy 4x4 road)
high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Pump water well available on-site; this is a self-contained RV campground with no hookups.
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted so verify access before winter trips.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Douglas, follow Highway 94 (Esterbrook Road) under the I-25 Overpass and turn right on HWY 91/96. HWY 91 turns left in 3 miles and follow the road for 22 miles and continue on Converse County Route 24 (Cold Springs Road). Continue south and southwest on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for about 14 miles to the campground. Follow HWY 30 (N) from Laramie to Medicine Bow. Take HWY 487 North to Albany County Route 62. Albany County Route 62 continues as Converse County Route 24
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- 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.
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