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

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

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.

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Wheatland, WY, WY★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as it is a federal campground

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: 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

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Friend Park Campground cost per night?+
Friend Park Campground costs $20 per night. 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.
How do I make reservations at Friend Park Campground?+
Friend Park Campground 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 Friend Park Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Friend Park Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Friend Park Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Friend Park Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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