Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming
- Fee per night$40-$65
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 51 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 51 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 12
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 51 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 6,235 ft
- Phone
- (307) 358-4690 (campground or managing office)
- Standard site fee
- $40-$65 per site per night (from the official fee text below; group and per-person rates are listed there)
Official fee information
$20/night Single $40/night Double $65/night Group
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 42.42220, -105.32160 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Curtis Gulch Campground 15.4 mi straight-line
- La Prele Guard Station 26.2 mi straight-line
- Campbell Creek Campground 26.3 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Esterbrook Campground is nestled within a pine forest along a broad ridge north of Laramie Peak. A favorite of both RV and tent campers, it is a terrific jumping-off point for recreating in the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.
Recreation
The Laramie Peak area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder basin National Grasslands areas. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding, camping, biking and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59.
Mountain Biking
• Upper Roaring Fork Trail
• Friend Park Trail
• North Laramie River Trail
• Harris Park Trail
• Laramie Peak Trail
• Sunset Ridge Trail
• Lost Creek Trail
• Albany Peak Trails
• Black Mountain Look out
Mountain Climbing
• Curtis Gulch Trail
Day Hiking
• Upper Roaring Fork Trail
• Friend Park Trail
• North Laramie River Trail
• Harris Park Trail
• Laramie Peak Trail
• Sunset Ridge Trail
• Lost Creek Trail
• Albany Peak Trails
• Black Mountain Look out
Backpacking
• Upper Roaring Fork Trail
• North Laramie River Trail
• Harris Park Trail
• Lost Creek Trail
• Albany Peak Trails
Horseback riding
• Upper Roaring Fork Trail
• Friend Park Trail
• North Laramie River Trail
• Harris Park Trail
• Laramie Peak Trail
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Double Four Rch - 17.3 mi away, station at 6,120 ft - 115 ft lower than the campground (6,235 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 17 | 0.30 |
| Feb | 40 | 16 | 0.72 |
| Mar | 49 | 22 | 0.89 |
| Apr | 55 | 28 | 2.14 |
| May | 64 | 35 | 2.83 |
| Jun | 76 | 42 | 2.36 |
| Jul | 84 | 48 | 1.33 |
| Aug | 82 | 46 | 1.09 |
| Sep | 74 | 38 | 1.48 |
| Oct | 60 | 29 | 1.00 |
| Nov | 47 | 22 | 0.88 |
| Dec | 37 | 16 | 0.44 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.