Hidden Valley Group Site
Hidden Valley Group Site offers a large open space surrounded by scenic forest. Ideal for groups of up to 200 people to gather amidst a beautiful outdoor setting. This is a great facility for family reunions, weddings, birthday parties, youth group outings, graduation celebrations, or large outdoor events and can be used as an overnight campground as well.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 300 / 50 | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
The site record lists 300 people. The campground description says up to 200 people.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
The picnic site can accommodate up to 200 guests and 50 vehicles at a time. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and grills are provided. Handpump water may be available in this campground from May to September.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Laramie, Wyoming, take I-80 east to exit 323 at Happy Jack Road. Turn left onto Happy Jack Road and follow it past the Summit Visitor Center. Take Forest Road 705 for a mile southeast to picnic area.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.2335° N, 105.4343° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- As such, we encourage you to bring your own water or call ahead.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
34 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 ↗ | 8.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Colorado Mountain RV ↗ | 56.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.
- 0.3 miSummit Th ↗Trailhead
- 2.7 miWallis Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 5.9 miTurtle Rock Th ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCrow Creek ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miHeadquarters ↗4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.3 miTie City Trail System ↗14 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miWallis3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miSummit Loops ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.3 miTie City Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- 1.6 miHappy Jack 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
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge begins about 14.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.1 miHutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,995 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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Natural features
This group site lies just east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,600 feet. 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. Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Recreation
Both camping and picnicing are possible at this group site. Nearby at the Tie City and Summit Trailheads exists an extensive bike trail system.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hidden Valley Group Site?
Sites at Hidden Valley Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hidden Valley Group Site?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hidden Valley Group Site have?
1 site, including 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hidden Valley Group Site?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hidden Valley Group Site. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Hidden Valley Group Site?
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 Hidden Valley Group Site?
Both camping and picnicing are possible at this group site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hidden Valley Group Site?
Laramie, Wyoming. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.
Source: Getting there
What if Hidden Valley Group Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tie City Campground (1.1 mi, partly first-come), Yellow Pine Campground (1.9 mi), and Vedauwoo Tent Campground (6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby