Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min
WY, WY★ 4.2 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
Deep Creek Campground is located near Sand Lake at an elevation just over 10,000 feet. The summers are cool and autumn is brief. Winter comes early and stays late.
Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseCheck-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people
Amenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedEssentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water
Straight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown 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 hookups — no hookups available at sites.✕ You have low-clearance or large RV — narrow mountain road with sheer drop-offs; road impassable in wet conditions.✕ You're sensitive to mosquitoes — reported in high numbers during summer.✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Pack out all trash
this is a pack-it-in-pack-it-out site with no trash service.
Arrive with full tank
30 miles of Forest Service roads from Highway 20.
Best: July-August
Within official May-October season with cooler summers at high elevation; early July reported accessible by Google reviewers.
Best: September
Within season before winter arrives early at 10,000+ feet elevation.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetT-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmAlert: Moose, Wapiti (elk), Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, American Kestrel, and Mallard observed in area. Smooth Greensnake also present.
Location
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
307-326-5258· Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Getting there →
From Saratoga take the Snowy Range Highway 20 miles, turn onto Forest Road 100 and continue 20 more miles to Forest Road 101. Turn onto Forest Road 101 for 10 miles to campground. From Elk Mountain take Carbon County Road 101 south to the Forest Boundary. Continue on Road 101 for approximately 10 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt cost per night?+
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt open?+
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?+
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?+
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt 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 Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt open, and what are check-in times?+
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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★ 4.2 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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