Esterbrook Campground
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, hiking
Location: Douglas, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$65 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Esterbrook Campground is nestled within a pine forest along a broad ridge north of Laramie Peak. A favorite of both RV and tent campers, it is a terrific jumping-off point for recreating in the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.Recreation The Laramie Peak area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Esterbrook Campground is a quiet, well-maintained campground nestled in a pine forest that serves as an excellent jumping-off point for recreation in the Laramie Peak Unit, including hiking, mountain biking, OHV riding, and fishing. Reviewers praise its peaceful setting, well-maintained vault toilets, and nearby off-road trail access.
Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Vesper Sparrow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee, Turkey Vulture, and Prairie Lizard documented in the area
Insider tips for Esterbrook Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Bring your own water despite RIDB listing potable water; multiple campers report the water pump handle has been removed and wired shut Choose campsites higher up the hill for scenic rock formation views
Skip Esterbrook Campground if: You require RV hookups — none are available and campground is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You depend on campground water supply — bring your own drinking water.
Best time to visit Esterbrook Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Friend Park Campground (Wheatland, WY), Curtis Gulch Campground (Douglas , WY), La Prele Guard Station (DOUGLAS, WY), Campbell Creek Campground (Douglas , WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Esterbrook Campground
Cell signal at Esterbrook Campground (Douglas, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Esterbrook Campground is nestled within a pine forest along a broad ridge north of Laramie Peak. A favorite of both RV and tent campers, it is a terrific jumping-off point for recreating in the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.Recreation The Laramie Peak area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Bring your own water despite RIDB listing potable water; multiple campers report the water pump handle has been removed and wired shut
Choose campsites higher up the hill for scenic rock formation views
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Campground is approximately 3 miles east of Esterbrook, WY on Forest Service Road 633. From I25 North Douglas, WY (30 miles) - take Highway 94 which turns into County Road 5 (Esterbrook Road) south for 27 miles, then 3 miles east on Forest Road 633. From I25 South - Take Glendo exit and go west on CR6 for 20 miles to CR5, then south 2 miles to Esterbrook. Go east 3 miles on FS 633 to the campground. The roads are well signed and easily accessible to automobiles of all types.
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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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