Brooklyn Lake Campground
Adventurers love sleeping under the towering trees and night sky of the secluded Brooklyn Lake Campground in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming. Located eight miles northwest of Centennial, Wyoming, the facility is situated along a small, picturesque lake at an elevation of 10,500 feet. 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. Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Host/management | 10 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Pull-through | 65 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 04 | Pull-through | 63 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 06 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 11 | Back-in | 55 | 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Brooklyn Lake Campground has 19 campsites, 5 of which can accomadate longer or trailered setups in a pull-through site. Sites are equiped with campfire rings and picnic tables. All sites have access to two water handpumps, two vault toilets, and trash collection. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. Handpump water is typically 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 Early October (weather dependent) |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Mix of reservation sites and first-come-first-served basis. Recreation.gov |
| Fees | $20 per site. No credit cards accepted, must have exact change if paying cash or payable by check. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
The campground is about 40 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming and 8 miles northwest of Centennial on State Highway 130. From Laramie, travel 37 miles west on 130 and turn onto Forest Road 317/Brooklyn Lake Road. Proceed northwest for 2 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.3734° N, 106.2473° 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 ↗ | 29.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.3 mi |
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Brooklyn Lake Campground, Wyoming
Worth a stop
Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
- 3.8 miMiner's Cabin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.6 mi
- 4.9 miQuealy Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miLost-Glacier Lakes3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miSheep Lake ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miNorth Fork ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miShelf Lakes Trail1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miQuealy Lake Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miLibby Creek4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 11.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.8 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Brooklyn LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 1.4 mi
- Libby LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 5.3 mi
- Headquarters Park Historic DistrictHistoric district · Centennial · 6.3 mi
Natural features
The scenery at Brooklyn Lake can't be beat. Pine forests and grasslands surround the lake, and the snow-capped Browns Peak protrudes into the crisp, blue summer sky. 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, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, fishing and non-motorized boating. The 36-acre lake is a nice canoeing spot with calm water. Non-motorized boats are allowed on Brooklyn Lake with carry-down access for small recreational watercrafts. There is no boat ramp and trailered vessels cannot be used at this location. Fishing is good for brook trout. From the campground, hikers can access the Sheep Lake and Lost Lake Trails. Sheep Lake Trail also allows horseback riding.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Brooklyn Lake 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 Brooklyn Lake Campground?
$20 per site. No credit cards accepted, must have exact change if paying cash or payable by check.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Brooklyn Lake Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Brooklyn Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid July (Weather dependent) to Early October (weather dependent).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Brooklyn Lake Campground have?
28 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Brooklyn Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Brooklyn Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Brooklyn Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Brooklyn Lake Campground?
Popular activities include hiking, fishing and non-motorized boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Brooklyn Lake Campground?
Laramie, Wyoming. Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
Source: Getting there
What if Brooklyn Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nash Fork (1.2 mi, partly first-come), Sugarloaf Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come), and North Fork (4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby