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French Creek Campground (Wy)

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

Location: saratoga, WY, WY

Price: From $14 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

French Creek Campground is located on Forest Road 206. Facilities include 11 campsites (small trailers only up to 32 feet), water, picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and Trash Service is NOT Provided . The Lower Tie Hack trailhead is .25 mile east of the campground.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/french-creek-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.

Small, lightly-used 11-site campground nestled in an aspen grove with French Creek running nearby, offering excellent privacy and a quiet experience. Multiple campers praised the peaceful, secluded setting and proximity to recreation like the Mickelson trail and Lower Tie Hack trailhead.

Wildlife alert: Moose (including Shiras Moose), Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Mountain Bluebird present in area. Free-range cows also reported at campground.

Insider tips for French Creek Campground (Wy): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Arrive before 4pm to secure best riverside sites (site #2 noted as excellent next to river) Visit before mid-September to ensure full water and trash services are operational

Skip French Creek Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require trash service beyond mid-September. You have large RVs — only small trailers up to 32 feet permitted.

Best time to visit French Creek Campground (Wy): June-September — Campground operates May through October; water and trash services available through mid-September; multiple camper reports of visits in June with favorable conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Ryan Park (Saratoga, WY), Brush Creek Work Center Barrack (SARATOGA, WY), South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY), Brush Creek Pavilion (Saratoga, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at French Creek Campground (Wy)

Cell signal at French Creek Campground (Wy) (saratoga, 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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    French Creek Campground (Wy)

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    saratoga, WY, WY★ 3.5 (2 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    French Creek Campground is located on Forest Road 206. Facilities include 11 campsites (small trailers only up to 32 feet), water, picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and Trash Service is NOT Provided . The Lower Tie Hack trailhead is .25 mile east of the campground.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ADA sites8 sites
    ToiletsVault toilets
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Fishing

    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 RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You require trash service beyond mid-September✕ You have large RVs — only small trailers up to 32 feet permitted

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand

    Arrive before 4pm to secure best riverside sites (site #2 noted as excellent next to river)

    Visit before mid-September to ensure full water and trash services are operational

    Best: June-September

    Campground operates May through October; water and trash services available through mid-September; multiple camper reports of visits in June with favorable conditions

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    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 (including Shiras Moose), Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Mountain Bluebird present in area. Free-range cows also reported at campground.

    Location

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    307-326-5258· Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
    Getting there →

    From Riverside, WY take Hwy 230 east 4 miles to County Road 660. Take County Road 660 approximately 14 miles to the Forest boundary and continue to campground on Forest Road 206 for approximately one mile.

    Campground entrance

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    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 French Creek Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
    French Creek Campground (Wy) costs $14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is French Creek Campground (Wy) open?+
    French Creek Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does French Creek Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at French Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    French Creek Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at French Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    French Creek Campground (Wy) 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 French Creek Campground (Wy)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at French Creek Campground (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is French Creek Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
    French Creek Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    $14 /night★ 3.5 (2)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Ryan Park

    Saratoga, WY

    From $20/night

    Brush Creek Work Center Barrack

    SARATOGA, WY

    From $200/night

    South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)

    Saratoga, WY

    From $20/night

    Brush Creek Pavilion

    Saratoga, WY

    From $75/night

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