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Six Mile Campground (WY)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Location | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Sites | 9 public sites counted from the federal listing — 9 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 9 sites Water hookups at 0 of 9 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 9 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 9 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Pets | Allowed at 9 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | (307) 326-5258 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230. Located in a saddle above the North Platte River and provides access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area.
NUMBER OF SITES: 6 and 3 pull-thru sites
MAX TRAILER LENGTH: 30
AMENITIES: Picnic tables, bear canisters for food storage, vault toilets, potable water, fire grates, there is also NO Trash Service At ths location, please Pack-it-in-Pack-it-Out
ELEVATION: 7,606
FIRE BANS/RESTRICTIONS:
Please check with the Brush Creek Hayden Ranger station prior to your arrival to find out if campfires are allowed as fire restrictions and fire bans can go into effect at any given time. For most current updates, call 307-326-5258
CAMP HOST ON SITE: No
PETS: Allowed, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times.
ACTIVITIES:
FLOATING: North Platte River. A separate parking area is available for hikers and river floaters.
HIKING: Platte River Trail (For details on this trail go to homepage, click recreation, click day hiking, click the area.
FISHING:
The North Platte River is classified as a blue-ribbon trout stream by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Fish species present include brook, brown and rainbow trout. *Special fishing regulations apply to the North Platte River upstream of Saratoga, Wyoming.
Douglas Creek also offers good fishing opportunities.
All watercraft (except for inflatables 10’ or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Decals are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) online, at regional offices and at automated license vendors.
For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Laramie or Cheyenne.
Recreation FLOATING: North Platte River. A separate parking area is available for hikers and river floaters.
HIKING: Platte River Trail (For details on this trail go to homepage, click recreation, click day hiking, click the area.
FISHING:
The North Platte River is classified as a blue-ribbon trout stream by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Fish species present include brook, brown and rainbow trout. *Special fishing regulations apply to the North Platte River upstream of Saratoga, Wyoming.
Douglas Creek also offers good fishing opportunities.
All watercraft (except for inflatables 10’ or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Decals are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) online, at regional offices and at automated license vendors.
For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Laramie or Cheyenne.
Natural Features The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers.
Trip Card — Six Mile Campground (WY)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 9 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10244162 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.