Bobbie Thomson Campground

Closed — Closed for winter due to snow at 8,800 feet elevation. Opens seasonally in late spring or early summer depending on snow levels. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.

About

Bobbie Thomson Campground is located at 8,800 feet elevation along Douglas Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest near Fox Park, Wyoming. The campground features 16 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Two sites offer pull-through access for RVs, making it accessible for larger units. Sites cost $10 per night for a single unit. The campground operates seasonally as snow levels permit, typically closing in fall and reopening in late spring or early summer depending on conditions. At this high elevation, snow can persist well into spring and return early in fall. The remote location offers a quieter camping experience with moderate usage levels. Access requires driving Forest Route 542 from Albany, following forest roads through the Medicine Bow National Forest. The campground entrance involves crossing a single-lane bridge. The primitive setting along Douglas Creek provides a backcountry feel while still offering developed campsites.

Directions

From Laramie, take WY 130 west 21.7 miles to WY 11. Turn left and go 13 miles to Albany. From Albany, take Forest Route 500 for 2.8 miles to the Keystone sign at FR 542 at a Y intersection. Bear left onto FR 542 and go 5.8 miles to another Y intersection. Bear left toward Fox Park and go 1.3 miles to the campground sign and turn right, crossing a single-lane bridge, then go 0.8 miles to the campground.

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