Rob Roy Campground
Rob Roy Campground is comprised of a cascading, tight looped configuration along a hillside among mixed pines. Some sites overlook the Rob Roy Reservoir, but most are tucked into the hillside. Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is adjacent to the Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. There are 65 sites that provide picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. Max trailer length is 35 feet. Rob Roy Campground is at 9,500ft. This campground will be first-come, first-served for the 2026 season.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 65 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
64 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Back-in | 43 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Back-in | 46 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Back-in | 44 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Back-in | 45 | 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 |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. No credit cards accepted, must pay with exact cash or check. Instructions are on the Kiosk. |
There are 65 sites that provide picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. Max trailer length is 35 feet. There are facilities nearby in Albany. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. Potable 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. |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Please see Recreation.gov for reservation information. |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. No credit cards accepted, must pay with exact cash or check. Instructions are on the Kiosk. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Laramie, take WY 130 west 21.7 miles to WY 11. Turn left onto Rt. 11 and go 13 miles to Albany, WY. Then take Forest Route 500 for 5.6 miles; turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.2155° N, 106.2526° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- If you pay for camping it is not necessary to pay again for accessing the boat ramp / day use area.
- As such, we encourage you to bring your own potable water or call ahead.
Charges and cancellations
Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
49 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 33.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.4 mi |
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Escape to Rob Roy Reservoir & Campground | A Week of Serene Wyoming Camping & Fish
Worth a stop
Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is accessible through the nearby Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. Many visitors bring recreational vehicles including dirt bikes, UTVs, and ATVs to drive around on the numerous Forest Service roads that will take you throughout the Snowy Range.
- 8.5 miSilver Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.7 miMeadow Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 2.7 miAlbany Trail ↗20.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 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
Savage Run Wilderness begins about 4.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.7 miSavage Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 15,284 acres
- 7.6 miPlatte River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 24,051 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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Recreation
Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is accessible through the nearby Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. Many visitors bring recreational vehicles including dirt bikes, UTVs, and ATVs to drive around on the numerous Forest Service roads that will take you throughout the Snowy Range. Just leave the rear-view mirror hang in the vehicle that you take down to the boat ramp.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rob Roy Campground?
Sites at Rob Roy Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Please see Recreation.gov for reservation information. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rob Roy Campground?
$20 per night per site. No credit cards accepted, must pay with exact cash or check. Instructions are on the Kiosk.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rob Roy Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Rob Roy Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Rob Roy Campground have?
69 sites, including 65 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Rob Roy Campground?
Rob Roy Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Rob Roy Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rob Roy Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Rob Roy Campground?
Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rob Roy Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing.
Source: Getting there
What if Rob Roy Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Libby Creek Pine Campground (8.5 mi), Libby Creek Aspen Campground (8.6 mi, first-come), and Libby Creek Willow Campground (8.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby