Happy Jack
Open year-round. From May 15 through September 30, most sites require advance reservations through reserve.wyoming.gov. From October 1 through May 14, all sites are first-come, first-serve. Water systems shut off October 1 and resume in spring; showers and flush toilets at the visitor center remain operational year-round. No current fire restrictions.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:51PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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 zone 428.Fire weather zone 429.Fire weather zone 430. * WIND... Northerly winds 12 to 15 gusting 25 to 30 mph * HUMIDITY... 10 TO 20 PERCENT * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Happy Jack is a camping loop within Curt Gowdy State Park, located at 8,000 feet elevation in the granite-studded foothills of the Laramie Range. The park straddles the divide between Cheyenne and Laramie along Happy Jack Road (State Route 210), offering 159 campsites across 12 distinct areas surrounding Granite, Crystal, and North Crow reservoirs. The park provides year-round camping with seasonal variations in services. Each campsite includes a parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Vault toilets are located throughout the campgrounds, while flush toilets and showers are available at the visitor center. Electric hookups (50-amp) are available at 44 sites for an additional fee. Note that there is no dump station on-site; the nearest facilities are 24 miles away in Cheyenne or Laramie. Granite Reservoir offers rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing plus water sports, while Crystal Reservoir provides shoreline fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee. The park also features over 35 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus archery ranges and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Directions
From Cheyenne: Head west on I-80, take Exit 323 for Happy Jack Road (State Route 210), and continue west approximately 24 miles to Granite Springs Road. From Laramie: Head east on I-80, take Exit 323, and continue east on Happy Jack Road approximately 24 miles to Granite Springs Road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 632-7946 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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