Wyoming / Converse County / Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Campbell Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Open season generally runs from early June through early November, weather dependent. Potable water typically available mid-May to late November. When closed, no water or trash services are available.

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Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

11:01 AM — April 12th, 6:15 AM

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Sunday to 8 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * WIND...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts 25 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Poor humidity recoveries are expected Sunday night.

About

Campbell Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet in a remote area at the western end of the Laramie Mountains on the Douglas Ranger District. The campground features 6 sites (5 single and 1 double) under mature pine trees with Campbell Creek gurgling through the middle, providing a peaceful atmosphere. Sites are widely spaced apart for privacy and include picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. The thick forest canopy offers shade and coolness during summer months. The campground provides access to numerous trails including Twin Peaks Trail, Deer Creek Trail, and Elkhorn Trail for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV use. Campbell Creek offers opportunities to see deer, elk, marmots, beaver, owls, and bats. The scenic drive to the campground passes through LaPrele Canyon, crossing LaPrele Creek multiple times. Nearby attractions include the historic LaPrele Guard Station and Little Medicine Falls. This small, cozy campground is possibly the most peaceful and popular on the Douglas Ranger District, providing some of the only Forest Service recreation land on the west side of the North Laramie Range.

Directions

From Douglas, follow Highway 94 (Esterbrook Road) under the I-25 Overpass and turn right on HWY 91/96. HWY 91 turns left in 3 miles and follow the road for 22 miles and continue on Converse County Route 24 (Cold Springs Road). Continue south and southwest on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for about 14 miles to the campground.