Bottle Creek Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates June through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:51PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 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...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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 1:51PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 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...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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
Bottle Creek Campground is a small, forested campground at 8,800 feet elevation in the Sierra Madre Range of Medicine Bow National Forest. The 16 sites are designed for tent camping and small trailers under 16 feet in length. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate, with vault toilets and potable water available in the campground. Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. The campground provides excellent access to fishing on the Encampment River and North Fork Encampment River, where anglers can find brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Day hiking opportunities include trails to Green Mountain Falls and along the Encampment River. The area also supports road cycling, OHV riding, hunting, and wildlife watching. The Continental Divide is a popular nearby attraction. The town of Encampment is approximately 10 minutes away and offers restaurants, gas, and a small store for supplies. Wildlife is common in the area, so campers should maintain a clean camp.
Directions
From Encampment, take Wyoming Highway 70 west approximately 5 miles to Forest Road 550 (Hog Park Reservoir). Turn left onto Forest Road 550 and turn right after 0.1 mile. The campground entrance is 0.2 miles ahead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 326-5258 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Bottle Creek Campground |
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