Curtis Gulch Campground
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — fishing, hiking
Location: Douglas , WY, WY
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Curtis Gulch Campground sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet, at the end of the long and scenic LaBonte Canyon. There are 6 sites along a bend in the creek with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. Recreation The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Curtis Gulch Campground offers 6 scenic sites along LaBonte Creek at 6,640 feet elevation with granite rock formations ideal for climbing and photography. Campers consistently praise it as clean, quiet, peaceful, and well-maintained with excellent shade and spacing.
Wildlife alert: Least Chipmunk, American Red Squirrel, House Wren, Tree Swallow, Red-naped Sapsucker, Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer, and Smooth Greensnake verified in the area.
Insider tips for Curtis Gulch Campground: Book early — federal campground with only 6 sites fills quickly. Bring self-contained RV or tent — no hookups available. Bring water containers — pump well available but verify functionality. No cell service — plan disconnection accordingly.
Skip Curtis Gulch Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available).. You require cell service.. You visit during seasonal closures — verify year-round operations before travel..
Best time to visit Curtis Gulch Campground: July — July 4th weekend confirmed as popular with positive camper reports of clean conditions and full operations..
Nearby campgrounds: La Prele Guard Station (DOUGLAS, WY), Campbell Creek Campground (Douglas , WY), Friend Park Campground (Wheatland, WY), Esterbrook Campground (Douglas, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Curtis Gulch Campground
Cell signal at Curtis Gulch 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.
Curtis Gulch Campground sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet, at the end of the long and scenic LaBonte Canyon. There are 6 sites along a bend in the creek with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. Recreation The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography.
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
federal campground with only 6 sites fills quickly.
Bring self-contained RV or tent
no hookups available.
Bring water containers
pump well available but verify functionality.
No cell service
plan disconnection accordingly.
July 4th weekend confirmed as popular with positive camper reports of clean conditions and full operations.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Douglas WY (30 miles), Take State Highway 91 west then south from Douglas for 22 miles, Converse County Road 16 continuing as Albany County Road 61 south for 14 miles, and east on Forest Road #658 for 4 miles. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car when dry.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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