North Fork (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Laramie, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$33 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
This is a large, RV-friendly campground. The sound of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River can be heard throughout most of the campground. The campground is at 9,200ft and it is popular for RV camping, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Large, RV-friendly campground at 9,200ft with the North Fork of the Little Laramie River running through it, popular for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking with a 4.4/5 rating from 58 Google reviews praising its beauty, seclusion, and wildflower-filled grounds.
Wildlife alert: Elk, wapiti, Pacific marten, red fox, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Clark's nutcrackers, and mountain chickadees present in the area. Mosquitoes active near the creek.
Insider tips for North Fork (Wy): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season; cash or check payment accepted at campground Bring bug spray for mosquitoes near the creek Bring your own toilet paper as vault toilets may run out Road has rocky sections but high-clearance vehicle not required; AWD recommended
Skip North Fork (Wy) if: You need full hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer warmer nighttime temperatures—elevation of 9,200ft means significant temperature drops at night. You arrive without advance reservations during peak season—federal campground books early.
Best time to visit North Fork (Wy): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Summer — Reviewers noted perfect weather, though temperatures drop significantly at night due to 9,200ft elevation.
Nearby campgrounds: Willow Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Nash Fork (Laramie, WY), Little Brooklyn Lake Guard (LARAMIE, WY), Brooklyn Lake Campground (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork (Wy)
Cell signal at North Fork (Wy) (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.
This is a large, RV-friendly campground. The sound of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River can be heard throughout most of the campground. The campground is at 9,200ft and it is popular for RV camping, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season; cash or check payment accepted at campground
Bring bug spray for mosquitoes near the creek
Bring your own toilet paper as vault toilets may run out
Road has rocky sections but high-clearance vehicle not required; AWD recommended
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Reviewers noted perfect weather, though temperatures drop significantly at night due to 9,200ft elevation
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Centennial, Wyoming, take State Highway 130 west for 3.7 miles to Sand Lake Road/Forest Road 101. Turn right and drive 2 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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