Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — hiking
Location: Laramie, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
Vedauwoo Campground is composed of two loops with 29 campsites of standard nonelectric sites and walk-in tent sites. Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites. All sites have tables, fire rings, and access to vault toilets.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/vedauwoo-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.
Vedauwoo offers exceptional rock climbing, hiking, and boulder scrambling with well-spaced campsites that provide privacy and stunning views. The 4.8/5 Google rating (435 reviews) confirms it's a spectacular destination with fantastic scenery and diverse site types for different camping styles.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also moose, American beaver, and western terrestrial garter snakes. Campers report mice at campsites.
Insider tips for Vedauwoo Campground (Wy): Water handpump located in northern loop (sites 19-29) or down Box Canyon Trail — spigots are deactivated Book early — federal campground fills quickly Mix of site types available: RV sites, car camping, and walk-in tent sites for flexibility
Skip Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) if: Expecting full RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Sensitive to interstate noise — I-80 proximity creates some road noise. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Wanting guaranteed quiet — wind is common and mice have been reported.
Best time to visit Vedauwoo Campground (Wy): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Vedauwoo Tent Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Hidden Valley Group Site (LARAMIE, WY), Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Tie City Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Vedauwoo Campground is composed of two loops with 29 campsites of standard nonelectric sites and walk-in tent sites. Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites. All sites have tables, fire rings, and access to vault toilets.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryWater handpump located in northern loop (sites 19-29) or down Box Canyon Trail
spigots are deactivated
Book early
federal campground fills quickly
Mix of site types available: RV sites, car camping, and walk-in tent sites for flexibility
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Laramie, WY, take Interstate 80 east 15.8 miles to Vedauwoo Road/ exit 329. Exit and go to stop sign; turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.
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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.
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