Six Mile Campground (Wy)

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

Location: WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230. Located in a saddle above the North Platte River and provides access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area. NUMBER OF SITES: 6 and 3 pull-thru sites MAX TRAILER LENGTH: 30 AMENITIES: Picnic tables, bear canisters for food storage, vault toilets, potable water, fire grates, there is also NO Trash Service At ths location, please Pack-it-in-Pack-it-Out ELEVATION: 7,606 FIRE BANS/RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Brush Creek

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Six Mile Gap Campground offers excellent access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area with shaded tent sites and tree-covered spaces. Campers praise the beautiful area, groomed hiking trails down to the river, and nice fire pits with BBQ grates.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Bald Eagle, American White Pelican, Lewis's Woodpecker, Canada Goose, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area

Insider tips for Six Mile Campground (Wy): Bring your own toilet paper — vault toilets frequently run out Pack-in-Pack-it-out policy in effect; no trash service available Arrive early — this is a federal campground with only 9 total sites and books up quickly

Skip Six Mile Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require trash service on-site. You need reliable ranger/host services during your stay.

Best time to visit Six Mile Campground (Wy): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pelton Creek (Laramie, WY), Keystone Ranger Station (LARAMIE, WY), French Creek Campground (Wy) (saratoga, WY), Big Creek Lakes Campground (Walden, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Six Mile Campground (Wy)

Cell signal at Six Mile Campground (Wy) (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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Six Mile Campground (Wy)

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WY, WY★ 4.2 (6 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230. Located in a saddle above the North Platte River and provides access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area. NUMBER OF SITES: 6 and 3 pull-thru sites MAX TRAILER LENGTH: 30 AMENITIES: Picnic tables, bear canisters for food storage, vault toilets, potable water, fire grates, there is also NO Trash Service At ths location, please Pack-it-in-Pack-it-Out ELEVATION: 7,606 FIRE BANS/RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Brush Creek Hayden Ranger station prior to your arrival to find out if campfires are allowed as fire restrictions and fire bans can go into effect at any given time.

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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.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You require trash service on-site✕ You need reliable ranger/host services during your stay

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring your own toilet paper

vault toilets frequently run out

Pack-in-Pack-it-out policy in effect; no trash service available

Arrive early

this is a federal campground with only 9 total sites and books up quickly

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: Wapiti, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Bald Eagle, American White Pelican, Lewis's Woodpecker, Canada Goose, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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(307) 326-5258· Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

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.
  • 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 Six Mile Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
Six Mile Campground (Wy) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Six Mile Campground (Wy) open?+
Six Mile Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Six Mile Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Six Mile Campground (Wy)?+
Six Mile Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Six Mile Campground (Wy)?+
Six Mile 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 Six Mile Campground (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Six Mile Campground (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Six Mile Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
Six Mile Campground (Wy) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$20 /night★ 4.2 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $14/night

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