Yellow Pine Campground
The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop near a stand of mixed conifers and Aspen.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
Site guide
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 42 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 02 | Pull-through | 99 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Pull-through | 85 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | Pull-through | 59 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Back-in | 48 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Pull-through | 53 | No / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
| 07 | Pull-through | 53 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | Pull-through | 99 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 09 | Pull-through | 99 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Back-in | 56 | 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 |
Yellow Pine Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets, and trash collection. There are no water hookups, electric hookups, or black water hookups.
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 | Please see Recreation.gov for reservation information. |
| Fees | $20 per site |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd. and go 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.2548° N, 105.4110° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
36 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 ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11 mi |
| RV sales & service | Colorado Mountain RV ↗ | 57.5 mi |
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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.
- 1.6 miSummit Th ↗Trailhead
- 3.7 miWallis Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 6.7 miTurtle Rock Th ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miTie City Trail System ↗14 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miCrow Creek ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miWallis3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miSummit Loops ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miHeadquarters ↗4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miHappy Jack Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- 1.3 miTie City 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.
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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 campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Yellow Pine Campground?
Sites at Yellow Pine Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Please see Recreation.gov for reservation information. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Yellow Pine Campground?
$20 per site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Yellow Pine Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Yellow Pine Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Yellow Pine Campground have?
19 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Yellow Pine Campground?
Yellow Pine Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Yellow Pine Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Yellow Pine Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Yellow Pine 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 Yellow Pine Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Yellow Pine Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Yellow Pine Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tie City Campground (1.3 mi, partly first-come), Hidden Valley Group Site (1.9 mi), and Vedauwoo Tent Campground (6.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby