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South Brush 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 · 41.34434, -106.50290 · Map
Sites20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 18 standard nonelectric; 1 rv nonelectric; 1 tent only 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 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 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.
Fees$20 night
Check-in / outIn 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing)
PetsAllowed 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

Bow River Campground Deep Creek Campground French Creek Campground French Creek Canyon Trail Keystone Cabins Lake Owen Trailhead Little Brooklyn Guard Station Little Laramie Trailhead North Fork Campground Pinkham Mountain Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Sheep Lake Trailhead Snow Survey Cabin Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tie Hack Lower Trailhead Tie Hack Upper Trailhead Tipple Trail Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area

Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area

Brooklyn Lake Campground Brush Creek Trails Chimney Park Trailhead Corner Mountain Trailhead Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Creek Campground Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail French Creek Campground French Creek Canyon Trail Green Rock Parking Lot Green Rock Picnic Site Keystone Cabins Lake Owen Trailhead Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Little Laramie Trailhead Meadow Falls Trailhead Miner's Cabin Trailhead North Fork Campground Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Routt Access Trailhead Ryan Park Campground Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Silver Lake Campground Silver Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead Snow Survey Cabin South Brush Creek Campground Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Sugarloaf Campground Tie Hack Lower Trailhead Tie Hack Upper Trailhead Tipple Trail Trailhead West Lake Marie

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area

Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area

Brooklyn Lake Campground Keystone Cabins Libby Flats Observation Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Snow Survey Cabin Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tipple Trail Trailhead

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

Laramie, Wyoming

Get on I-80 W from S 3rd St and I-80BL W/E Curtis St/Old Stockyard Rd […]

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Trip Card — South Brush 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
Fees$20 night
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites20 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.