Silver Lake Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Saratoga, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake.
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/silver-lake-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.
Silver Lake Campground at nearly 10,500 feet offers excellent access to high-alpine trails, lakes, and glacial landscapes along the scenic Snowy Range Byway. Campers praise the rustic character, wildflowers, hiking opportunities, and stargazing conditions.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, and Brown-capped Rosy-Finch observed in the area
Insider tips for Silver Lake Campground (Wy): Only 3 RV pull-throughs available (trailers under 32') — book early for federal campground Sites are not very level according to camper reviews — inspect your specific site upon arrival Great 3.5-mile loop trail available south of the campground
Skip Silver Lake Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require reliable restroom maintenance — one camper reported filthy facilities with no camp host present during Labor Day weekend. You're visiting before late June — snow depth determines exact opening date.
Best time to visit Silver Lake Campground (Wy): July-September — Campground opens late June or early July depending on snow depth; operating through October with peak accessibility mid-summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Snow Survey Cabin (SARATOGA, WY), Sugarloaf Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Ryan Park (Saratoga, WY), Little Brooklyn Lake Guard (LARAMIE, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Lake Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at Silver Lake 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.
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 3 RV pull-throughs available (trailers under 32')
book early for federal campground
Sites are not very level according to camper reviews
inspect your specific site upon arrival
Great 3.5-mile loop trail available south of the campground
Campground opens late June or early July depending on snow depth; operating through October with peak accessibility mid-summer
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Saratoga travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the 130/230 intersection. Turn left and travel 24 miles up Highway 130 to Silver Lake Campground. From Centennial stay on Highway130 for 18 miles to reach Silver Lake Campground.
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- 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.
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