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

Bottle Creek Campground

The facility lies at an elevation of 8,800 feet within the Bottle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The area's year-round recreation opportunities offer something for every adventurer and outdoor lover. Hiking, fishing and camping are available nearby.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
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

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in42GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
002Back-in48GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
003Back-in42GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
004Back-in28GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
005Back-in25GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
006Back-in31GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
007Back-in48GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
008Back-in23GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
009Back-in42GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
010Back-in33GravelNo / –8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

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

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bottle 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 Encampment, take Wyoming Highway 70 west approximately 5 miles to Forest Road 550 (Hog Park Reservoir). Turn left onto Forest Road 550 and turn right 0.1 mile, the campground entrance is 0.2 miles.

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

Video of Horse Creek Campground, WY from Quinn Z.

Natural features

This campground offers 16 small campsites (trailers less than 16 feet), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates, potable water and trash cans. Popular recreational activities in the area include day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River, fishing the Encampment and North Fork Encampment rivers, wildlife watching and visiting the Continental Divide. Wildlife is common, so plan to keep a clean camp.

Recreation

  • Bicycling
  • Road Cycling
  • Fishing
  • River and Stream Fishing
  • Brook, brown and rainbow trout can be found in the Encampment River and the North Fork Encampment River.
  • Day Hiking
  • Day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River.
  • Hunting
  • Big Game Hunting
  • OHV Riding & Camping
  • OHV Road Riding

Nearby

The town of Encampment is just a 10min drive, there our resturants, gas, and a small store

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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  • Camping Wyoming and the Black Hills
    Kenneth Lee Graham, 2023
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  • Moon Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Camping
    Becky Lomax, 2015
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  • Hiking Wyoming's Wind River Range
    Ben Adkison, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bottle Creek Campground?

Sites at Bottle 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 Bottle Creek Campground?

Payment and Fees. $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area.

Source: Recreation.gov

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

12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bottle Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bottle 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 Bottle Creek Campground?

Bicycling The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bottle Creek Campground?

Saratoga, Wyoming. The town of Encampment is just a 10min drive, there our resturants, gas, and a small store

Source: Getting there