Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — fishing, hiking
Location: Laramie, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop near a stand of mixed conifers and Aspen. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yellow-pine-campground-wy to be notified when sites open up.
19-site federal campground near mixed conifers and Aspen with access to the challenging Tie City trail system for mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Google reviewers consistently rate it 4.5/5 stars, praising the basic amenities, spacious sites suitable for large RVs, and proximity to Laramie.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, American Red Squirrels, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, Gray-headed Juncos, Mountain Chickadees, Steller's Jays, and Wandering Garter Snakes documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Yellow Pine Campground (Wy): Arrive before Friday — sites are first-come, first-serve and can fill quickly Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer Only 15 minutes to Laramie for supplies
Skip Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) if: Expecting full hookups — no water or sewer available. Looking for guaranteed reservations — federal campground books early and operates first-come, first-serve. Sensitive to wind — site is exposed and windy conditions reported in late July.
Best time to visit Yellow Pine Campground (Wy): September — Google reviewers report warm nights with unusual lack of wind for the Laramie Highlands. May-October — Official seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Tie City Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Hidden Valley Group Site (LARAMIE, WY), Vedauwoo Gazebo (LARAMIE, WY), Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY): none 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.
The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop near a stand of mixed conifers and Aspen. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive before Friday
sites are first-come, first-serve and can fill quickly
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer
Only 15 minutes to Laramie for supplies
Google reviewers report warm nights with unusual lack of wind for the Laramie Highlands
Official seasonal operations period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd. and go 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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