Tie City Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — hiking
Location: Laramie, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tie City Campground sits at 8,600ft. It is comprised of 17 campsites in a single tear-drop loop. Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir, and spruce while others are in a grassy meadow.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tie-city-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.
Tie City Campground offers 17 campsites in a scenic aspen, fir, and spruce forest with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Campers praise its proximity to Laramie for supplies, privacy of sites, and quick trail access.
Wildlife alert: Moose present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Gray-headed Junco, Mountain Chickadee, Steller's Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Tie City Campground (Wy): Hand water pump available at campground Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season Cash or check payment accepted at campground for non-reserved sites
Skip Tie City Campground (Wy) if: Requiring full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only. Arriving without reservation during peak season — federal campground requires early booking.
Best time to visit Tie City Campground (Wy): September — Campground typically one-third full on weeknights; seasonal operations May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Hidden Valley Group Site (LARAMIE, WY), Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Vedauwoo Gazebo (LARAMIE, WY), Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tie City Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at Tie City Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Tie City Campground sits at 8,600ft. It is comprised of 17 campsites in a single tear-drop loop. Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir, and spruce while others are in a grassy meadow.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryHand water pump available at campground
Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available for 2026 season
Cash or check payment accepted at campground for non-reserved sites
Campground typically one-third full on weeknights; seasonal operations May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd, then 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign (staying on WY 210) and go 1 mile to campground sign, then turn right.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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