Bennett Peak Campground
Seasonal operation typically runs June 1 through November 15, depending on winter conditions. No reservations accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served. The hand pump water well is currently inoperable, so campers must bring their own water.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 1:08AM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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 430. * WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, turning northerly into the evening hours. * HUMIDITY...Between 8 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 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.
About
Bennett Peak Campground is a primitive Bureau of Land Management fee site nestled along the banks of the North Platte River at 7,200 feet elevation. The campground offers 11 individual campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, sandy tent pad, and parking space. A vault toilet and boat ramp are available, though the hand pump water well is currently inoperable. The riparian setting features cottonwoods, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, willows, juniper, and mountain mahogany. Wildlife is abundant, including bald eagles, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, wild turkeys, mule deer, mountain lions, grouse, and rattlesnakes. The North Platte River provides excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while the nearby Snowy Range offers big game hunting opportunities. Access requires traveling approximately 38 miles south from I-80 on Wyoming highways, then navigating 19 miles of gravel and BLM roads to reach the campground. The remote location and lack of amenities make this site best suited for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and outdoor recreation.
Directions
From I-80, take WY 130 and WY 230 south approximately 38 miles to Riverside. Take WY 230 east for 4 miles. Turn left onto County Road 660 and travel 12 miles on graveled road to Bennett Peak Road (BLM Road 3404). Follow it 7 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 328-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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