Haskins Creek Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in mid-June after snowmelt and closing in October. At nearly 9,000 feet elevation, opening and closing dates depend on snow conditions. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:03AM MDT until August 10 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 today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * 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
Haskins Creek Campground occupies a scenic forested setting along its namesake creek in the Sierra Madre Range of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The campground sits at approximately 8,950 feet elevation, providing cool mountain temperatures and a remote atmosphere about 15 miles west of Encampment via Wyoming Highway 70. The 13 campsites offer basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and trash service. A camp host is typically on site during the operating season. The campground serves as a base for anglers fishing Haskins Creek and nearby streams, as well as hikers accessing trails to Baby Lakes and the Huston Park Wilderness. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer, moose, and elk commonly seen in the surrounding forest.
Directions
From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on Wyoming Highway 70 for approximately 15 miles. The campground is located along the highway near Haskins Creek.
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 326-5258 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office |
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