Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt
Currently closed for the season. High-elevation Snowy Range campgrounds typically open late June to early July depending on snow conditions. Reservations available through 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
Deep Creek Campground is a high-elevation camping destination in the Snowy Range of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, situated at just over 10,000 feet near Sand Lake. The campground offers 12 sites, including 11 small campsites and one pull-through site, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets and potable water are available, but campers must pack out all trash as there is no garbage service. The surrounding area provides excellent recreation opportunities. Sand Lake, a 92-acre lake with a maximum depth of 15 feet, is stocked by Wyoming Game and Fish with brook trout, rainbow trout, and splake. Live bait fish is prohibited in forest lakes and streams. Nearby hiking includes Rock Creek Trail, Sheep Lake Trail, and the short Crater Lake Trail. Mountain biking and OHV road riding are also permitted. Due to the high elevation, summers are cool and winters arrive early. The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late June or early July depending on snow conditions, and closing in early fall. Maximum stay is 14 days, with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Directions
From Saratoga, take Snowy Range Highway 20 miles, turn onto Forest Road 100 and continue 20 miles to Forest Road 101. Turn onto Forest Road 101 for 10 miles to the campground. Alternatively, from Elk Mountain take Carbon County Road 101 south to the Forest Boundary, then continue on Road 101 for approximately 10 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| 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 Deep Creek Campground |
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