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Ryan Park

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

Location: Saratoga, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$125 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (79 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Ryan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and features 49 campsites (13 RV pull-through sites) and 1 group campsite. Sites feature picnic tables and fire grates, and toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Ryan Park is a highly-rated campground (4.6/5 stars) in a beautiful setting at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway with clean bathrooms, potable water, and nearby trails. Only 30 minutes from Saratoga with access to local restaurants and hot springs.

Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Wapiti, Moose, Dusky Grouse, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, and Canada Jay have been documented within 8km. Campers report moose sightings nearby.

Insider tips for Ryan Park: Arrive early as this is a popular federal campground that requires advance booking Acclimate to the 8,009 ft elevation before arrival if unaccustomed to altitude Site 29 offers spacious layout with convenient access to bathrooms and dumpsters

Skip Ryan Park if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need services during off-season — potable water and trash services are seasonal.

Best time to visit Ryan Park: Summer — Toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season. Year-round operation but seasonal service availability..

Nearby campgrounds: South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY), Brush Creek Work Center Barrack (SARATOGA, WY), Brush Creek Pavilion (Saratoga, WY), Lincoln Park Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ryan Park

Cell signal at Ryan Park (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★ 4.2 (79 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Ryan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and features 49 campsites (13 RV pull-through sites) and 1 group campsite. Sites feature picnic tables and fire grates, and toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season.

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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 RV99 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites15 sites
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsBear Boxes
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Drinking WaterFishing

    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 at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need services during off-season — potable water and trash services are seasonal

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive early as this is a popular federal campground that requires advance booking

    Acclimate to the 8,009 ft elevation before arrival if unaccustomed to altitude

    Site 29 offers spacious layout with convenient access to bathrooms and dumpsters

    Best: Summer

    Toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season. Year-round operation but seasonal service availability.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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: Shiras Moose, Wapiti, Moose, Dusky Grouse, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, and Canada Jay have been documented within 8km. Campers report moose sightings nearby.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    From Saratoga, Wyoming, travel south on Highway 130/230 for 8 miles. Turn left on Highway 130 and travel 12 miles east to Ryan Park Campground.

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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.
    • 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 Ryan Park cost per night?+
    Ryan Park costs $20–$125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Ryan Park open?+
    Ryan Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Ryan Park have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Ryan Park?+
    Ryan Park can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Ryan Park?+
    Ryan Park 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 Ryan Park?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ryan Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Ryan Park open, and what are check-in times?+
    Ryan Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4.2 (79)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)

    Saratoga, WY

    From $20/night

    Brush Creek Work Center Barrack

    SARATOGA, WY

    From $200/night

    Brush Creek Pavilion

    Saratoga, WY

    From $75/night

    Lincoln Park Campground (Wy)

    Saratoga, WY

    From $20/night

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