Friend Park Campground
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Wheatland, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Situated at the base of Laramie Peak, the Friend Park Campground has 11 sites surrounded by firs, pines, and aspens with beautiful Friend Park to the southwest. A favorite of both tent and trailer campers, it is another great location for recreating within the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, or just getting away to relax.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Friend Park Campground offers 11 sites at the base of Laramie Peak surrounded by firs, pines, and aspens, with excellent access to hiking, fishing, OHV riding, and mountain biking. Campers consistently praise its reasonable $20/night fees, clean rustic condition, and proximity to Laramie Peak trailhead.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Wapiti, Mountain Cottontail, Townsend's Solitaire, Williamson's Sapsucker, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Turkey Vulture, and Wandering Garter Snake present within 8km
Insider tips for Friend Park Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 11 sites Choose sites farther from vault toilets and parking circle for better camping experience, especially for larger RVs Bring self-contained RV setup — no hookups available Laramie Peak trailhead is just yards away from campground
Skip Friend Park Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require campground host services — no host on-site. You have a larger RV — some sites not suitable for bigger rigs.
Best time to visit Friend Park Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as it is a federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Curtis Gulch Campground (Douglas , WY), Esterbrook Campground (Douglas, WY), La Prele Guard Station (DOUGLAS, WY), Campbell Creek Campground (Douglas , WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Friend Park Campground
Cell signal at Friend Park Campground (Wheatland, 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.
Situated at the base of Laramie Peak, the Friend Park Campground has 11 sites surrounded by firs, pines, and aspens with beautiful Friend Park to the southwest. A favorite of both tent and trailer campers, it is another great location for recreating within the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, or just getting away to relax.
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
this is a popular federal campground with limited 11 sites
Choose sites farther from vault toilets and parking circle for better camping experience, especially for larger RVs
Bring self-contained RV setup
no hookups available
Laramie Peak trailhead is just yards away from campground
Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as it is a federal campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
DIRECTIONS: Campground is approximately 47 miles South of Douglas, WY. Take Hwy 94 (Esterbrook Road) south from Douglas for 17 miles. Continue south on CR 5 for 11 miles, then southwest 15 miles on CR5, turn left (SE) on FSRD 671 for 2 miles to FSRD 661 then 1 mile to the campground. From Rock River (59 miles) Take Hwy 287 North, turn right onto Fetterman Road (CR 61) travel 33.6 miles (gravel road after 10.5 mile), turn Right on CR74 Garrett Rd, in 6.7 miles this will turn into CR77 Bear Creek
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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.
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