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Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt

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

Location: WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deep-creek-campground-medicine-bow-routt to be notified when sites open up.

Deep Creek Campground offers quiet solitude at over 10,000 feet elevation with 11 small sites near Sand Lake. Google reviewers praise it as a best-kept secret for peaceful camping.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti (elk), Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, American Kestrel, and Mallard observed in area. Smooth Greensnake also present.

Insider tips for Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt: Book 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.

Skip Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt 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..

Best time to visit Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt: July-August — Within official May-October season with cooler summers at high elevation; early July reported accessible by Google reviewers.. September — Within season before winter arrives early at 10,000+ feet elevation..

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt

Cell signal at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt (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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    Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt

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    WY, WY★ 4.2 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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 database
    Check-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-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    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:✕ 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 entry

    Book 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 + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    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), Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, American Kestrel, and Mallard observed in area. Smooth Greensnake also present.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    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 API

    Community

    #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, speakable
    How 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.
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    $20 /night★ 4.2 (5)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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