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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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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