What are the hours and season for Friend Park Campground?

Friend Park Campground is open Year-round. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Friend Park Campground?

Friend Park Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Friend Park Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/friend-park-campground to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Friend Park Campground

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

Wheatland, WY4.7 (3)

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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.

Things to do nearby

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NGLaramie Peak Connector TrailFriend Park Trail

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackers

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Vault Toilets

Drinking Water

Fishing

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

Year-round

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Friend Park Campground cost per night?+

Friend Park Campground costs $20 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Friend Park Campground open?+

Friend Park Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Friend Park Campground have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Friend Park Campground?+

Friend Park Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Friend Park Campground?+

Friend Park Campground is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Friend Park Campground from the nearest town?+

Friend Park Campground is located in Wheatland, WY. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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