French Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates June through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

French Creek Campground is a small, established facility in the Snowy Range area of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Located on Forest Road 500, the campground offers 11 campsites suitable for tents and small trailers up to 32 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate. The campground provides potable water during the operating season and has vault toilets available. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to both North and South French Creeks. The campground is positioned 0.25 miles from the Lower Tie Hack trailhead, making it an ideal base for hikers and mountain bikers exploring the Snowy Range trail network. The area offers opportunities for day hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing. The campground operates on a reservation basis through Recreation.gov during its season. Trash service is available until mid-September. An additional vehicle fee applies beyond the first vehicle. The setting provides a quiet, lightly-used camping experience in the Medicine Bow backcountry.

Directions

From Riverside, WY take Hwy 230 east 4 miles to County Road 660. Take County Road 660 approximately 14 miles to the Forest boundary and continue to campground on Forest Road 500 for approximately 1 mile.