U.S. Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Wyoming

Hidden Lakes Campground

Hidden Lakes is a small, tranquil campground near the base of Buffalo Pass. Sitting at 9,066 ft in elevation, Hidden Lakes offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and OHV riding.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftPeople / vehiclesFires
61510 / 2Yes

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 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCampsites are $20/night. Payment can be done in person at the self serve kiosk upon arrival.

This campground offers two toilets and trash services. Near the trash and restrooms is a small parking lot available for day use activities within the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hidden Lakes Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.28 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.32 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.48 inches of precipitationApril: 1.04 inches of precipitationMay: 1.75 inches of precipitationJune: 1.49 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.34 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.14 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.32 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.9°F averageFebruary: 23.8°F averageMarch: 31.8°F averageApril: 37.9°F averageMay: 47.5°F averageJune: 58.0°F averageJuly: 64.8°F averageAugust: 62.8°F averageSeptember: 54.3°F averageOctober: 41.9°F averageNovember: 30.2°F averageDecember: 21.5°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Laramie Rgnl AP, 2 miles from the recreation area point at 7,266 feet, station USW00024022 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 41.31° N, 105.63° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Magic Feather Broadcast Rx

    39 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Recreation

Hidden Lakes offers a large array of recreational opportunities. Fishing and watercraft activities are available within the campground and other small lakes can be found directly outside this campground. Hiking trails can be found outside the campground and by driving up Buffalo Pass (Forest Road 60) to connect on to the CDT trail. OHV trails are available outside the campground, two popular trails are Percy Lake trail and the single-track Grizzly-Helena trail beyond Teal Lake campground.

Nearby

The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 30 miles from the campsite. Many more outdoor recreation opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports. Popular sights are Rabbit Ears summit off of highway 40 and the summit of Buffalo Pass

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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    Kenneth Lee Graham, 2023
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    Ben Adkison, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Sites at Hidden Lakes Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Campsites are $20/night. Payment can be done in person at the self serve kiosk upon arrival.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hidden Lakes Campground have?

9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Hidden Lakes Campground?

Hidden Lakes Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Hidden Lakes Campground?

Hidden Lakes offers a large array of recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation