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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

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

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

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): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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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South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)

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Saratoga, WY, WY★ 3.6 (8 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: Late May - Mid September

Drinking water available only late May through mid September per RIDB data.

Best: Winter

Year-round campground suitable for cross-country skiing activities.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Shiras Moose, Wapiti (elk), Moose, Dusky Grouse, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, Canada Jay, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) cost per night?+
South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) open?+
South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)?+
South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)?+
South Brush Creek 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 South Brush Creek Campground (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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★ 3.6 (8)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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