Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt
Deep Creek Campground is located near Sand Lake at an elevation just over 10,000 feet. The summers are cool and autumn is brief. Winter comes early and stays late. Campground facilities include 11 small campsites, one pull through site, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire rings. This is a pack-it-in-pack-it-out campsite. No trash service in the area. For hiking, the Rock Creek Trail and Sheep Lake Trail are nearby. Crater Lake Trail provides a short hike to a beautiful lake. Boats must be carried a short distance to reach the lake.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 47 |
Site guide
11 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | A | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | A | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | A | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | B | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | B | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | B | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | B | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | B | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | B | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only |
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 | Of the 12 campsites, only 5 can be reserved at recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $20 per site. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
From Saratoga take the Snowy Range Highway 20 miles, turn onto Forest Road 100 and continue 20 more miles to Forest Road 101. Turn onto Forest Road 101 for 10 miles to campground. From Elk Mountain take Carbon County Road 101 south to the Forest Boundary. Continue on Road 101 for approximately 10 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 41.4590° N, 106.2726° W · Directions ↗ |
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
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 27.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.9 mi |
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Medicine Bow National Forest Free Camping
Worth a stop
Deep Creek Campground is in close proximity to Sand Lake. Sand Lake is 92 acres in size with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Sand Lake is stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The lake supports brook trout, rainbow trout and Splake (hybrid of a male brook trout and female lake trout). Use of live-bait fish is prohibited in lakes and streams within the Forest.
- 0.2 miSheep Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.4 miQuealy Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miRock Creek Trail ↗11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miSheep Lake ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miCrater Lake Trail ↗2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miLookout Mountain Trail2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miDeep Lake2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miQuealy Lake Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June
- 0.2 miSheep Lake Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- 1.6 miCrater Lake 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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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…
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
Sites at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt are reservable on Recreation.gov. Of the 12 campsites, only 5 can be reserved at recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
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 Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt have?
47 sites, including 47 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt?
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Brooklyn Lake Campground (6.1 mi, partly first-come), Nash Fork (7.2 mi, partly first-come), and Sugarloaf Campground (7.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby