South Brush Creek Campground (WY)

About

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 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. 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. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats. 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 D

Directions

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 7 min (2.8 mi) Head south on S 5th St toward Grand Ave 180 ft Turn right onto Grand Ave 0.1 mi Turn right onto S 3rd St Pass by

Details

State

Wyoming

City / area

Saratoga

Agency

USDA Forest Service

Parent area

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Campsites

20

Reservable

Yes

Typical price

$20 / night

Rating

3.94 / 5 (17 reviews on Recreation.gov)

Equipment

Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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