Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming
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At a glance: No electric hookups. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets, showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 48
- Elevation
- 8,435 ft
Official fee information
$20 per night per site. Pay through online Reservation, Cash or Check(Please make checks to USDA Forest Service) Host on site Reservable through www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
From the official listing
Ryan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and features 49 campsites (13 RV pull-through sites) and 1 group campsite. Sites feature picnic tables and fire grates, and toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 ft at all times.
In addition to exploring the historic sites, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking (also available at nearby Mirror Lake), horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
The Civilian Conservation Corps used this site as a prisoner of war camp in the 1930s. Although little remains, visitors can learn more from the historic interpretive signs at the campground.
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
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Centennial 1Ne - 18.9 mi away, station at 8,170 ft - 265 ft lower than the campground (8,435 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 12 | - |
| Feb | 35 | 12 | - |
| Mar | 43 | 18 | - |
| Apr | 50 | 24 | - |
| May | 60 | 32 | - |
| Jun | 71 | 41 | - |
| Jul | 76 | 48 | - |
| Aug | 75 | 46 | - |
| Sep | 68 | 39 | - |
| Oct | 56 | 28 | - |
| Nov | 43 | 18 | - |
| Dec | 34 | 13 | - |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 41.32556, -106.49250 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- South Brush Creek Campground (WY) 1.4 mi straight-line
- Silver Lake Campground (WY) 6.9 mi straight-line
- Brooklyn Lake Campground 13.1 mi straight-line
- North Fork (Wy) 16.8 mi straight-line
- Hog Park Campground 28.3 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 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.