Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Not listed: showers and maximum RV length.
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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
- 17
- Elevation
- 10,479 ft
- Phone
- (307) 326-5258 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service)
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 41.31127, -106.36011 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Ryan Park 6.9 mi straight-line
- Brooklyn Lake Campground 7.3 mi straight-line
- South Brush Creek Campground (WY) 7.8 mi straight-line
- North Fork (Wy) 10.4 mi straight-line
- Hog Park Campground 32.8 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area. Facilities include 17 campsites with 3 RV pull-throughs (trailers under 32'), picnic tables, toilets, water, fire grates, and trash receptacles with a 14 day stay limit. There are two trailheads at the campground. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek CanyonTrail and Miners Cabin Trail.
Recreation
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter activities in the area include snowshoeing and skiing.
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Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area
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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 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 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.