Nash Fork

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

Location: Laramie, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

This campground was decommissioned for 10 years due to pine beetle infestation. Through a partnership with Common Outdoor Ground, Forest Service employees were able to clean up the campground and get it in working order in 2021. The campground still doesn’t have many trees, but it is just as beautiful as before.

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

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

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

Recently renovated in 2023 for improved accessibility with level tent pads and roomy RV spots. Google reviewers consistently praise its beauty at 10,500 ft elevation, with quiet surroundings and excellent nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, elk (wapiti), yellow-bellied marmots, and American pikas present in area. Brown-capped rosy-finches, American pipits, and pine grosbeaks also documented.

Insider tips for Nash Fork: No water on-site; bring your own water supply Book early as federal campground fills quickly Brooklyn Lake 1 mile away offers additional fishing access Some sites located directly on stream

Skip Nash Fork if: You require water hookups or full RV hookups - only electric hookups available at some sites. You need amenities beyond vault toilets and picnic tables. You prefer campgrounds with dense tree cover - campground still recovering from pine beetle damage.

Best time to visit Nash Fork: August — Early August confirmed by reviewer as ideal timing with manageable bug populations due to 10,500 ft elevation.

Nearby campgrounds: Little Brooklyn Lake Guard (LARAMIE, WY), Brooklyn Lake Campground (Laramie, WY), Sugarloaf Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), North Fork (Wy) (Laramie, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Nash Fork

Cell signal at Nash Fork (Laramie, 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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Laramie, WY, WY★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This campground was decommissioned for 10 years due to pine beetle infestation. Through a partnership with Common Outdoor Ground, Forest Service employees were able to clean up the campground and get it in working order in 2021. The campground still doesn’t have many trees, but it is just as beautiful as before.

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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. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites14 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
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 require water hookups or full RV hookups - only electric hookups available at some sites✕ You need amenities beyond vault toilets and picnic tables✕ You prefer campgrounds with dense tree cover - campground still recovering from pine beetle damage

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

No water on-site; bring your own water supply

Book early as federal campground fills quickly

Brooklyn Lake 1 mile away offers additional fishing access

Some sites located directly on stream

Best: August

Early August confirmed by reviewer as ideal timing with manageable bug populations due to 10,500 ft elevation

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: Moose, elk (wapiti), yellow-bellied marmots, and American pikas present in area. Brown-capped rosy-finches, American pipits, and pine grosbeaks also documented.

Location

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Getting there →

From Laramie, travel west 25 miles to Centennial on WY 130; Nash Fork is west 7.8 miles from Centennial to Brooklyn Lake Rd/ Forest Route 317. Turn right onto FR 317 and go 0.1 miles then turn left into campground.

Campground entrance

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Nash Fork cost per night?+
Nash Fork costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Nash Fork open?+
Nash Fork is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Nash Fork have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Nash Fork?+
Nash Fork is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Nash Fork?+
Nash Fork 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 Nash Fork?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Nash Fork is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Nash Fork open, and what are check-in times?+
Nash Fork is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

MBRTB Home PageMBRTB Outdoor Safety and EthicsMBRTB Forest OrdersWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentWyoming Off-Road Vehicle ProgramWyoming Office of Tourism
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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
api.inaturalist.org
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
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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$20 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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