Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
Closed for the season. The site operates mid-June through Labor Day weekend. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site sits at 8,800 feet elevation in the Medicine Bow National Forest, offering a spacious day-use gathering area for groups up to 75 people. The facility includes numerous large picnic tables providing approximately 150 feet of table space, two serving tables, two large pedestal grills, and one large wood grill. Up to 10 vehicles are included with the reservation; additional vehicles incur a $5 day-use fee. The site is surrounded by lodgepole pine and aspen forest, providing natural shade for gatherings. Nearby recreational opportunities include fishing for brown and rainbow trout on the Encampment and North Fork Encampment Rivers, and day hiking on the Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River Trails. Wildlife viewing is common in the area, with black bear, elk, mule deer, and moose inhabiting the surrounding lands. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping permitted. The picnic site itself has no restrooms or potable water; visitors must pack in and pack out all trash. The adjacent Bottle Creek Campground provides vault toilets and drinking water for those needing facilities.
Directions
From Encampment, take Wyoming Highway 70 west approximately 5.8 miles to the Hog Park Reservoir sign at Forest Road 550. Turn left onto Forest Road 550 for 0.1 miles, then turn right at the campground entrance and continue 0.2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 745-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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