Vedauwoo Tent Campground
Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites. All sites have tables, fire rings, and access to vault toilets. The water spigots in the campground are deactivated; however, water may be available inside the main campground. Look for the water hand pump in the main campground's northern loop(sites 19-29) or down the Box Canyon Trail. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks. The Vedauwoo Tent 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 3 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 4 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 5 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 |
| 6 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 7 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 8 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 9 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 10 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 1 |
| 11 | 18 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Vedauwoo Tent Campground accomodates only tents with parking spaces for a normal sized vehicle. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and pedestal grills. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and a water hand pump. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. Handpump water may be available in the main campground from July to September.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Laramie, WY, take Interstate 80 east 15.8 miles to Vedauwoo Road/ exit 329. Exit and go to stop sign; turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles. Turn left at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.1601° N, 105.3727° 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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
30 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 | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 14.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Colorado Mountain RV ↗ | 50.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Vedauwoo Campground on day 4 of our roadtrip!
Worth a stop
Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon Trail, and the Tie City trail system.
- 0.2 miTurtle Rock Th ↗Trailhead
- 3.3 miWallis Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 6 miSummit Th ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miVedauwoo Glen0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miTurtle Rock Loop2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miWallis3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miHeadquarters ↗4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miNautilus Rock 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ames MonumentStructure · Sherman · 2.4 mi
- Hynds LodgeBuilding · Cheyenne · 6.5 mi
- Union Pacific Athletic ClubBuilding · Laramie · 14.4 mi
Natural features
The campground winds around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders.
Recreation
The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing. Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Vedauwoo Tent Campground have?
20 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
Vedauwoo Tent Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Vedauwoo Tent Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Vedauwoo Tent Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon Trail, and the Tie City trail system.
Source: Getting there
What if Vedauwoo Tent Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Vedauwoo Campground (0.3 mi, partly first-come), Hidden Valley Group Site (6 mi), and Yellow Pine Campground (6.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby