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

Lincoln Park Campground

This campground is three miles off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway (Hwy 130) beside North Brush Creek. Lincoln Park campground is situated at 7,800 feet elevation and offers a great base camp to explore the Medicine Bow National Forest. It includes 12 campsites suitable for trailer, tent, and RV camping. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation. are accessible during the open season. Stump Hollow Trail, Cedar Creek Trail, and Kennaday Peak are popular OHV destinations and trails nearby. Kennaday Peak offers a panoramic view of the area. To plan your trail riding, check out the Motor Vehicle Use Map to ensure that you ride safely and legally.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of USFS, USFSMatt · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

12 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001ABack-in76GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
002ABack-in32GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
003ABack-in53GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
004A36GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
005ABack-in31GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
006ABack-in43GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
007ABack-in51GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
008BBack-in59GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
009BPull-through64GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
010BBack-in45GravelNo / –8 / 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

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only. Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service)

Brush Creek visitor center is just three miles from Linclon Park Campground, take the 100rd to the 130 and make a left and just go about a 1/4 mile and it will be on the left hand side

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Seasonmid-June to September
ForestMedicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
BookingOf the 12 campsites, half are reservable through recreation.gov, the rest are first-come, first-served.
Fees$20 per site.

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lincoln Park Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.9°F averageFebruary: 25.9°F averageMarch: 34.7°F averageApril: 42.5°F averageMay: 51.0°F averageJune: 59.2°F averageJuly: 67.0°F averageAugust: 63.0°F averageSeptember: 56.3°F averageOctober: 44.5°F averageNovember: 32.7°F averageDecember: 23.3°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Saratoga, 16 miles from the campground at 6,790 feet, station USC00487990 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Directions from Saratoga, WY: Travel 20 miles east on State Highway 130 and then 3 miles northeast on Forest Road #100.

Nearest townSaratoga, Wyoming
Coordinates41.3735° N, 106.5137° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Sites include picnic tables and fire grates, and potable water, toilets, and 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.

Supplies & services

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Worth a stop

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. Silver Lake can be acessed using the Silver Lake Trail that surrounds the lake. The lake is 17 acres in size with a maximum water depth of 25 feet. Brook trout reside in the lake. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.

  • 0.1 mi
    Stump Hollow ATV
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.3 mi
    Bcwc Horse Trail
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Mullison ATV
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.3 mi
    Middle Cedar ATV
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.3 mi
    Middle Cedar ATV Spur 1.A
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.7 mi
    Middle Cedar ATV Spur 1.B
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Savage Run Wilderness begins about 11.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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 Lak
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Campground?

$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lincoln Park Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lincoln Park 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

Is Lincoln Park Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season mid-June to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lincoln Park Campground have?

12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Lincoln Park Campground?

Lincoln Park Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lincoln Park Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lincoln Park Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lincoln Park Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Lincoln Park Campground?

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 recreat

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lincoln Park Campground?

Saratoga, Wyoming. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Lincoln Park Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are South Brush Creek Campground (2.1 mi, partly first-come), Ryan Park (3.5 mi), and Bennett Peak Campground (8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby