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Bottle Creek Campground (WY)

FSU.S. Forest Service — Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

AgencyFSU.S. Forest Service
AreaMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
LocationSaratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Sites12 public sites counted from the federal listing — 12 standard nonelectric
Getting a siteReservable — 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.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 12 sites
Water hookups at 0 of 12 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 12 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 12 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthNot reported in the federal data
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesPayment and Fees $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service)
PetsAllowed at 11 sites, as reported
Phone307-326-5258

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

The facility lies at an elevation of 8,800 feet within the Bottle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The area's year-round recreation opportunities offer something for every adventurer and outdoor lover. Hiking, fishing and camping are available nearby. Trash Service is NOT Provided

Recreation Bicycling

Road Cycling

Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

 Brook, brown and rainbow trout can be found in the Encampment River and the North Fork Encampment River.

Day Hiking

Day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River. (For more information, go to home page, click recreation, then click day hiking.)

Hunting

Big Game Hunting

OHV Riding & Camping

OHV Road Riding

Natural Features This campground offers 16 small campsites (trailers less than 16 feet), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates, potable water and trash cans. 

Popular recreational activities in the area include day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River, fishing the Encampment and North Fork Encampment rivers, wildlife watching and visiting the Continental Divide. Wildlife is common, so plan to keep a clean camp.

Nearby Attractions The town of Encampment is just a 10min drive, there our resturants, gas, and a small store

Charges & Cancellations If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations.

Changes

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:

• Adding or removing nights to your stay.

• Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

• $10 cancellation fee

• Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

• Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

What is “Late”?

For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.

Late Fee

In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here.

Directions, from the listing

From Encampment, take Wyoming Highway 70 west approximately 5 miles to Forest Road 550 (Hog Park Reservoir). Turn left onto Forest Road 550 and turn right 0.1 mile, the campground entrance is 0.2 miles.

Trip Card — Bottle Creek Campground (WY)

Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

AgencyFS · U.S. Forest Service
LocationSaratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
FeesPayment and Fees $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service)
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites12 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10243267 · 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.