Jack Creek Campground (Wy)

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

Location: saratoga, WY, WY

Price: From $14 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: Year-round

A campground in the Sierra Madre Range that sees medium use in the summer and fall. Facilities include 16 campsites, 4 are pull-through sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and water. The campground has a 14 day stay limit.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

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

Jack Creek Campground offers quiet, primitive camping in the Sierra Madre Range with excellent access to fishing, hiking, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Google reviews consistently praise its cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Sandhill Crane present in the area.

Insider tips for Jack Creek Campground (Wy): Bring bug spray—mosquitoes and bugs are thick according to camper reports. Book early as it's a federal campground with limited sites. Water pump and garbage cans available near entrance; single vault toilet serves the campground.

Skip Jack Creek Campground (Wy) if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available.. You need amenities beyond basic camping—vault toilet only, primitive facilities.. You're sensitive to outhouse conditions—reviews mention variable cleanliness..

Best time to visit Jack Creek Campground (Wy): August-October — Medium use in summer and fall according to RIDB; Google reviews confirm August and October visits were great with good conditions..

Nearby campgrounds: Jack Creek Crew Quarters (SARATOGA, WY), Lost Creek Campground (Wy) (WY), Sandstone Cabin (SARATOGA, WY), Bottle Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jack Creek Campground (Wy)

Cell signal at Jack 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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saratoga, WY, WY★ 3 (1 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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A campground in the Sierra Madre Range that sees medium use in the summer and fall. Facilities include 16 campsites, 4 are pull-through sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and water. The campground has a 14 day stay limit.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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 require RV hookups—no hookups available.✕ You need amenities beyond basic camping—vault toilet only, primitive facilities.✕ You're sensitive to outhouse conditions—reviews mention variable cleanliness.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring bug spray

mosquitoes and bugs are thick according to camper reports.

Book early as it's a federal campground with limited sites.

Water pump and garbage cans available near entrance; single vault toilet serves the campground.

Best: August-October

Medium use in summer and fall according to RIDB; Google reviews confirm August and October visits were great with good conditions.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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: Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Sandhill Crane present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Getting there →

From Saratoga, WY: travel west on Carbon County Road 500, approximately 16 miles to junction with County Road 405, stay left and travel 3 miles up to the Forest boundary. Road number now changes to Forest Road 452. Stay on Forest Road 452 for 5 miles to Jack Creek Campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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 Jack Creek Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
Jack Creek Campground (Wy) costs $14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Jack Creek Campground (Wy) open?+
Jack Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jack Creek Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Jack Creek Campground (Wy)?+
Jack Creek Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jack Creek Campground (Wy)?+
Jack 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 Jack Creek Campground (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jack 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 Jack Creek Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
Jack Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Jack creekU.S. Forest ServiceRec.gov
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$14 /night★ 3 (1)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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