U.S. Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Saratoga, WY

Jack Creek Campground

A campground in the Sierra Madre Range that sees medium use in the summer and fall. Facilities include 16 campsites, 4 are pull-through sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and water. The campground has a 14 day stay limit. Jack Creek Guard Station and Jack Creek Crew Quarters are nearby. This campground has primitive roads in the area for OHV riding. Both motorized and non-motorized portions of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are also in the vacinity.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups16
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in84Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
002Back-in40Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
003Back-in60Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
004Back-in99Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
005Back-in62Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
006Back-in65Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
007Back-in34Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
008Back-in30Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
009Back-in99Gravel8 / 2YesStandard
010Back-in40Gravel8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesPayment and Fees. $14 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only. Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service)

HWY 130 Saratoga, WY 82331

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Jack Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.28 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.32 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.48 inches of precipitationApril: 1.04 inches of precipitationMay: 1.75 inches of precipitationJune: 1.49 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.34 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.14 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.32 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.9°F averageFebruary: 23.8°F averageMarch: 31.8°F averageApril: 37.9°F averageMay: 47.5°F averageJune: 58.0°F averageJuly: 64.8°F averageAugust: 62.8°F averageSeptember: 54.3°F averageOctober: 41.9°F averageNovember: 30.2°F averageDecember: 21.5°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Laramie Rgnl AP, 2 miles from the recreation area point at 7,266 feet, station USW00024022 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year.

Getting there

From Saratoga, WY: travel west on Carbon County Road 500, approximately 16 miles to junction with County Road 405, stay left and travel 3 miles up to the Forest boundary. Road number now changes to Forest Road 452. Stay on Forest Road 452 for 5 miles to Jack Creek Campground.

Nearest townSaratoga, Wyoming
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 41.31° N, 105.63° W. Call the office before you drive.

Good to know

  • Trash Service is NOT Provided

Charges and cancellations

If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel? Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for: • Adding or removing nights to your stay. • Changing to a different campsite. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate. Cancellations You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees: • $10 cancellation fee • Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking) • Any previous change fees Late cancellation penalties may also apply: What is “Late”? For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Magic Feather Broadcast Rx

    39 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Camping near Jack Creek

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. 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…

Nearby

Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands. The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers. The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Jack Creek Campground?

Sites at Jack Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Jack Creek Campground?

Payment and Fees. $14 per night per site. Self Services Fee area.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Jack Creek Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Jack Creek Campground?

You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees: • $10 cancellation fee • Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking) • Any previous change fees Late cancellation penalties may also apply: What is “Late”?

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Jack Creek Campground have?

16 sites, including 16 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Jack Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jack Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Jack Creek 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

What is there to do at Jack Creek Campground?

The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Jack Creek Campground?

Saratoga, Wyoming. Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland!

Source: Getting there