Hog Park Campground
Hog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as options for hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It lies high in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests at an elevation of about 8,400 feet.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 50 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
50 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 85 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 002 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 003 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 004 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 005 | Pull-through | 66 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 006 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 43 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
| 010 | Back-in | 41 | Gravel | 10 / 2 |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 142 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags. Self Service Fee Area For First Come First Server. Cash & Check Accepted ( Please Make Checks Out to USDA FOREST SERVICE). |
Hog Park has 50 sunny campsites, spread over three loops in the campground. There are 27 reservable sites in the first two loops: sites 1 through 16, and sites 18,19,31,32 and sites 44 through 50. The campground recommends tents and small campers for the 22 non-reservable, first come sites on the back loop. These are smaller sites and the loop has a tight turning radius. Facilities include picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets and trash service. There is a boat ramp near the campground.
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 | RESERVATIONS: May be made up to 6 months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling the National Recreation Service at 877-444-6777. |
| Fees | $20 per site. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
Getting there
From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on Highway 70 approximately 6 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 550 and travel south about 16 miles to the junction of Forest Roads 550 and 496. Stay left and travel 3 miles. The campground is south of the dam.
| Nearest town | Saratoga, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.0252° N, 106.8636° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 29.8 mi |
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Hog Park Reservoir and Campground Encampment, Wyoming - Campground Review
Worth a stop
- 6.8 miVerde Mine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.7 miPurgatory Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miHog Park Creek Trail1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miWyoming Trail ↗61.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.9 miWhiskey Creek ↗8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.4 miWyoming Trail Spur A0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miEllis Trail4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.8 miEncampment River Trail ↗11.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.8 miCommissary Park 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
Encampment River Wilderness begins about 3.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.7 miEncampment River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,208 acres
- 4.1 miHuston Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,057 acres
- 10.7 miMount Zirkel Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 160,309 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
- Hog Park Guard StationBuilding · Cowdry · 3.1 mi
- Summit Creek Ranger StationBuilding · Columbine · 11.7 mi
- ColumbineHistoric district · Clark · 12.9 mi
Natural features
Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains. There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness. Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area. This byway is known for its scenic views, especially during fall when the colors are changing. This area has many activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. 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. This campground has been logged to remove all beetle killed trees and is now a sunny campground with a broad view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Areas of interest include the Continental Divide, Green Mountain Falls and the Encampment River headwaters.
Recreation
- Lake and Pond Fishing
- Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp
- Hog Park Campground
- Hog Park Picnic Site
- Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park
- River and Stream Fishing
- Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hog Park Campground?
Sites at Hog Park Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. RESERVATIONS: May be made up to 6 months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling the National Recreation Service at 877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hog Park Campground?
$20 per night per site. Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hog Park Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Hog Park Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hog Park Campground have?
50 sites, including 50 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hog Park 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
What is there to do at Hog Park Campground?
Lake and Pond Fishing The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hog Park Campground?
Saratoga, Wyoming.
Source: Getting there
What if Hog Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Encampment River Campground (11.4 mi, first-come), Lost Creek Campground (13.7 mi, partly first-come), and Hahns Peak Lake Campground (14.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby