South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, hiking
Location: Saratoga, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
South Brush Creek Campground is located on the west side of the Snowy Range along the shore of South Brush Creek and is a sunny campground composed of two sections located in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines, fir and Aspen trees next to South Brush Creek. The campground has 20 sites, with 6 pull-through sites for trailers under 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, toilets, trash service, and a camp host on site, and water is available late May through mid September.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host
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South Brush Creek offers a quiet, rustic camping experience with 20 well-maintained sites in a scenic lodgepole pine and aspen forest along South Brush Creek. Campers praise the clean facilities and remote setting ideal for those seeking non-reservable tent camping.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Wapiti (elk), Moose, Dusky Grouse, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, Canada Jay, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for South Brush Creek Campground (Wy): First-come, first-served with 14-day maximum stay limit — arrive early as sites fill quickly. 6 pull-through sites available for trailers under 25 feet. 20 sites split into two groups of 10 for easier navigation. Camp host on-site for assistance and fee envelopes at sites.
Skip South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) if: You need hookups — no hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require reservations — this is first-come, first-served.. You visit outside late May to mid-September and need water access.. You have RVs larger than 25 feet — pull-through sites limited to trailers under 25 feet..
Best time to visit South Brush Creek Campground (Wy): Late May - Mid September — Drinking water available only late May through mid September per RIDB data.. Winter — Year-round campground suitable for cross-country skiing activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Brush Creek Work Center Barrack (SARATOGA, WY), Brush Creek Pavilion (Saratoga, WY), Ryan Park (Saratoga, WY), Lincoln Park Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at South Brush Creek 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.
South Brush Creek Campground is located on the west side of the Snowy Range along the shore of South Brush Creek and is a sunny campground composed of two sections located in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines, fir and Aspen trees next to South Brush Creek. The campground has 20 sites, with 6 pull-through sites for trailers under 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, toilets, trash service, and a camp host on site, and water is available late May through mid September.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served with 14-day maximum stay limit
arrive early as sites fill quickly.
6 pull-through sites available for trailers under 25 feet.
20 sites split into two groups of 10 for easier navigation.
Camp host on-site for assistance and fee envelopes at sites.
Drinking water available only late May through mid September per RIDB data.
Year-round campground suitable for cross-country skiing activities.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Fort Collins, Colorado Take N Shields St to US-287 N 8 min (3.4 mi) Head north on S Sherwood St toward W Oak St 0.3 mi Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto Laporte Ave 0.6 mi Turn right onto N Shields St 0.5 mi At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N Shields St 2.0 mi Continue on US-287 N. Take WY-230 W to WY-130 E in Carbon County 2 hr 33 min (158 mi) Turn left onto US-287 N 0.4 mi Keep right, follow signs for US-287/Laramie/CO-14/Poudre Cyn 0.5 mi Continue onto US-287 N Enterin
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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.
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