Battle Creek Campground
The campground typically opens in early June and closes in October, weather and road conditions permitting. Access via Forest Road 807 may be limited by snow into late spring. First-come, first-served only; no reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 9:27PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR LOW RH AND GUSTY WINDS MPH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, AND 427... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 427. * WIND...North to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 16 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated high-based showers will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning without much, if any, rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 9:27PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR LOW RH AND GUSTY WINDS MPH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, AND 427... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 427. * WIND...North to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 16 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated high-based showers will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning without much, if any, rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Battle Creek Campground is a remote, primitive campground in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, tucked along the West Fork of Battle Creek near Huston Park Wilderness. With only 4 campsites under cottonwood trees at 7,800 feet elevation, it offers solitude for campers seeking a backcountry experience without venturing into designated wilderness. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Fishing opportunities exist in Battle Creek, and the location serves as a gateway to Huston Park Wilderness hiking and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out site with no trash service or host on-site. Access is via Forest Road 807, approximately 21-26 miles west of Encampment on Wyoming Highway 70. The road is typically passable from June through October, weather permitting. Sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit and no camping fee.
Directions
From Encampment, drive west on WY Highway 70 approximately 21 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 807 and continue south about 2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 745-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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