Tie City Campground
Tie City Campground sits at 8,600ft. It is comprised of 17 campsites in a single tear-drop loop. Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir, and spruce while others are in a grassy meadow. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2026 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground. Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| Walk-in | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Pull-through | 75 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Standard | 35 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Partial | No / – | 2 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Standard | 38 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Standard | Pull-through | 84 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 07 | Standard | Pull-through | 98 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Standard | Pull-through | 99 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Tie City 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 collection, and a water hand pump. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. Handpump water may be available in this campground from July to September.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | See Recreation.gov for reservation information. |
| Fees | $20/Night |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd, then 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign (staying on WY 210) and go 1 mile to campground sign, then turn right.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.2498° N, 105.4345° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This is due to limited capacity to update reservation placards when concerning last minute modifications as well as limited functionality with the modifications feature in recreation.gov which has onl
- As such, we encourage you to bring your own water or call ahead.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
35 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 7.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10 mi |
| RV sales & service | Colorado Mountain RV ↗ | 57.7 mi |
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Tie City Campground, Laramie Wyoming
Worth a stop
Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.
- 1 miSummit Th ↗Trailhead
- 3.7 miWallis Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 6.9 miTurtle Rock Th ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miTie City Trail System ↗14 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miCrow Creek ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miHeadquarters ↗4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.7 miWallis3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miSummit Loops ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miTie City Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- 0.8 miHappy Jack Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge begins about 14.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.5 miHutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,995 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Recreation
The Tie City and Happy Jack trail system can be accessed from the campground or the adjacent trailhead. It has a network of challenging mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing. The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close to the Tie City Campground and across the 719 road from Yellow Pine, which has good brook trout fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tie City Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Tie City Campground?
$20/Night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tie City Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Tie City Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Tie City Campground have?
18 sites, including 16 standard sites without power and 1 walk-in site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Tie City Campground?
Tie City Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tie City Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tie City Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tie City Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Tie City Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tie City Campground?
The Tie City and Happy Jack trail system can be accessed from the campground or the adjacent trailhead. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tie City Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Tie City Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hidden Valley Group Site (1.1 mi), Yellow Pine Campground (1.3 mi), and Vedauwoo Tent Campground (7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby