Sugarloaf Campground
At an elevation of 10,800 feet, Sugarloaf is the highest elevation campground that the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest has to offer and it is one of the highest elevation campgrounds in the United States. The sites at this location offer a breathtaking panorama of the Snowy Range which peaks out at 12,000 feet. There is little or no shade in the campground due to elevation, the pine beetle infestation, and the removal of hazard trees. This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2026 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in Wyoming · reservable in Wyoming · pets allowed in Wyoming
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 42 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Back-in | 33 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | 30 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Back-in | 41 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | 25 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | Pull-through | 53 | Gravel | 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 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Sugarloaf Campground has 16 sites and can accomodate small trailers up to 22 feet long. Sites are equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Tents must be set up inside the provided tent pads. All sites have access to a water hand pump, a vault toilet, and trash collection. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. Handpump water may be available in this campground from July to September.
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. |
| Season | Mid July (weather dependent) to Ealy October (weather dependent) |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Please see Recreation.gov for reservation information. |
| Fees | $20 per site, No credit cards accepted. Must have exact change or pay with a check. |
| Rules | Internal-combustion motors are prohibited. For more information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Fish and Game located in Cheyenne or Laramie. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
The campground is 43 miles west of Laramie, WY and 39 miles east of Saratoga, WY on State Highway 130. Coming from either Laramie or Saratoga on State Highway 130, turn north on to Forest Service Road 346 and the campground will be in three quarters of a mile on your right.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.3540° N, 106.2938° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This is due to limited capacity to update reservation placards when concerning last minute modifications as well as limited functionality with the modifications feature in recreation.gov which has onl
- As such, we encourage you to bring your own water or call ahead.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 27.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Sugarloaf Campground, Wyoming
Worth a stop
The campground is 1.5 miles from the Libby Flats Observation Area. Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.
- 1.1 miMiner's Cabin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.8 mi
- 2.3 miTipple Trail Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miMedicine Bow Peak Trail ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miGap Lakes2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miLost-Glacier Lakes3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miLakes Trail1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miMiners Cabin0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miTipple Trail2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.1 miMiner's Cabin Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- 1.9 miLakes Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June to October
- 2.3 miTipple Trail Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June
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
Savage Run Wilderness begins about 9.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.5 miSavage Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 15,284 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Brooklyn LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 3.1 mi
- Headquarters Park Historic DistrictHistoric district · Centennial · 3.6 mi
- Libby LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 6.7 mi
Natural features
The campground sits on a spruce and fir-lined hillside in the midst of a fisherman's paradise of 102 recreational lakes. This is a rustic, picturesque campground where every site has delightful views of the Snowy Range. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, marmots, moose, mule deer, and pikas are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Recreation
Sugarloaf Campground is near a variety of hiking trails and two crystal clear snow-melt lakes: Libby and Lewis Lakes. Non-motorized craft can be used on these lakes but you must carry your boat to the water's edge. Both Libby and Lewis lakes contain brook trout and splake (a hybrid of a male brook trout and female lake trout). Lewis Lake is annually stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Use of live-bait fish is prohibited in lakes and streams within the Forest. Three popular trailheads originate in this area that range in difficulty level to accomadate visitor's interests. Savage Run Wilderness and Platte River Wilderness are nearby to the south for visitors that desire a more remote setting.
Guidebooks for Wyoming
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Campground?
$20 per site, No credit cards accepted. Must have exact change or pay with a check.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sugarloaf Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sugarloaf Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid July (weather dependent) to Ealy October (weather dependent).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sugarloaf Campground have?
17 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Sugarloaf Campground?
Sugarloaf Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sugarloaf Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sugarloaf Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Sugarloaf Campground?
Sugarloaf Campground is near a variety of hiking trails and two crystal clear snow-melt lakes: Libby and Lewis Lakes. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sugarloaf Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. The campground is 1.5 miles from the Libby Flats Observation Area.
Source: Getting there
What if Sugarloaf Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Brooklyn Lake Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come), Nash Fork (3 mi, partly first-come), and Silver Lake Campground (4.5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby