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South Brush Creek Campground (WY)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Location | Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · 41.34434, -106.50290 · Map |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 18 standard nonelectric; 1 rv nonelectric; 1 tent only 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 20 sites Water hookups at 0 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 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 | $20 night |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 20 sites, as reported |
| 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 2026-09-11.
From the official listing
Overview South Brush Creek Campground is located on the west side of the Snowy Range along the shore of South Brush Creek and is a sunny campground composed of two sections located in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines, fir and Aspen trees next to South Brush Creek. The campground has 20 sites, with 6 pull-through sites for trailers under 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, toilets, trash service, and a camp host on site, and water is available late May through mid September. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times. Many hiking, OHV, and fishing opportunities are available in the area
Recreation The Snowy Range area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in southeast Wyoming. The Laramie Ranger District, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, and Parks Ranger District manage portions of the Snowy Range. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, OHV riding, camping, and biking. Primary access across the Snowy Range is by Highway 130, known as the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area
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Mountain Climbing
Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area
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Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area
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Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area
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Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area
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Facilities South Brush Creek Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.
Natural Features South Brush Creek Campground is situated in a pine, fir and aspen forest forest on the shores of South Brush Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest in south-central Wyoming. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Nearby Attractions The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.
Directions, from the listing
Fort Collins, Colorado
Take N Shields St to US-287 N
8 min (3.4 mi)
Head north on S Sherwood St toward W Oak St
0.3 mi
Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto Laporte Ave
0.6 mi
Turn right onto N Shields St
0.5 mi
At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N Shields St
2.0 mi
Continue on US-287 N. Take WY-230 W to WY-130 E in Carbon County
2 hr 33 min (158 mi)
Turn left onto US-287 N
0.4 mi
Keep right, follow signs for US-287/Laramie/CO-14/Poudre Cyn
0.5 mi
Continue onto US-287 N
Entering Wyoming
59.2 mi
Slight right to merge onto I-80 W toward Rawlins
1.7 mi
Take exit 311 for WY-130/WY-230 toward Snowy Range Rd
0.3 mi
Turn left onto WY-130 W/WY-230 W/Snowy Range Rd
Pass by McDonald's (on the left in 0.2 mi)
0.8 mi
Continue straight onto W Jackson St
0.4 mi
Continue straight onto WY-230 W
Entering Colorado
39.5 mi
Continue onto CO-127 S
9.1 mi
Turn right onto CO-125 N
Entering Wyoming
8.8 mi
Continue onto WY-230 W
27.0 mi
Turn right to stay on WY-230 W
10.1 mi
Continue on WY-130 E. Drive to S Brush Creek Campground
18 min (13.7 mi)
Turn right onto WY-130 E
12.3 mi
Turn left onto N Brush Creek Rd
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Forest Rd 200
1.1 mi
Turn right onto S Brush Creek Campground
23 ft
South Brush Creek Campground
S Brush Creek Campground, Saratoga, WY 82331
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Trip Card — South Brush Creek Campground (WY)
Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga · Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Fees | $20 night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10156047 · 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.