Encampment River Campground
The campground operates seasonally from June through mid-November. Currently closed for the season; expected to reopen in June 2026. First-come, first-served; no reservations. Access road may be impassable when muddy.
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
Encampment River Campground is a small, primitive Bureau of Land Management campground situated along the scenic Encampment River in southern Wyoming. The campground offers 8 individual campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring or grill, sandy tent pad, and parking space. A vault toilet serves the campground, and a foot trail provides hiking access along the river corridor. The riparian setting features cottonwoods, willows, juniper, wild rose, grasses, and sagebrush. Wildlife in the area includes bald eagles, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, grouse, and rattlesnakes. The Encampment River provides excellent fishing opportunities with abundant rainbow and brown trout, and the river is popular for floating. This is a primitive campground with no potable water, so visitors must bring their own drinking water and firewood. The access road (BLM Road 3407) can become impassable when muddy due to its steepness, so check conditions before visiting during wet weather. Horses are not permitted in the campground. No pull-through sites are available.
Directions
From I-80, go south on WY-130 approximately 39 miles to Encampment. Follow the highway through town where it becomes WY-70. About 1/4 mile past town, turn south on County Road 353 (gravel). Go about 1 mile south and take the left fork onto BLM Road 3407 for another 3/4 mile to the campground. Do not attempt to drive this road when muddy.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Rawlins_WYMail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 328-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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