Lake Owen
The campground is adjacent to Lake Owen. It is comprised of two loops with nearby Lodgepole pines and a few Aspen. Both loops have sites overlooking the lake and site with scenic views of the Snowy Range. There are 29 campsites with tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. The understory is grass, but sites are well separated providing adequate privacy. There is a 14 day stay limit. Lake Owen is 55 acres and offers fishing and boating access.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 33 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
34 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Pull-through | 104 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Standard | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 03 | Standard | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 05 | Standard | 39 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Standard | 47 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Standard | 33 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Standard | 45 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Standard | 30 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Standard | 35 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | Standard | Pull-through | 83 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 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 |
| Fees | $20 per site |
There are 35 campsites with tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. No water is availale in this campground, please pack your own in. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available.
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 | No reservations, first come first served basis |
| Fees | $20 per site |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.1458° N, 106.1007° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 30.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.5 miSheep Mountain South Access1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miFence Creek3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miSheep Mountain ↗11.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miAlbany Trail ↗20.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miLake Owen 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.
Public land it sits in
Platte River Wilderness begins about 11.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.5 miPlatte River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 24,051 acres
- 12.8 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Owen?
Sites at Lake Owen are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations, first come first served basis Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Owen?
$20 per site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lake Owen?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lake Owen open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lake Owen have?
39 sites, including 33 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lake Owen?
Lake Owen is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lake Owen?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Owen. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Lake Owen?
Laramie, Wyoming.
Source: Getting there
What if Lake Owen is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Miller Lake Dispersed Campground (6 mi, first-come), Rob Roy Campground (9.3 mi), and Pelton Creek (11.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby