Holmes Campground
Holmes Campground is not listed on current USFS camping pages or recreation.gov and may be permanently closed or decommissioned. All Laramie Ranger District campgrounds in the Medicine Bow National Forest are currently closed for the season as of May 2026. Nearby Rob Roy Campground is the closest alternative for developed camping near Rob Roy Reservoir.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Holmes Campground is a small primitive campground situated in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Albany County, Wyoming, near Rob Roy Reservoir at approximately 9,500 feet elevation. The campground is located in the Snowy Range area of the Laramie Ranger District. Historically, the campground reportedly offered 11 sites suitable for trailers under 22 feet, with basic amenities including picnic tables, vault toilets, fire grates, and drinking water. Trash service was not provided, requiring campers to pack out their garbage. Fishing access to Rob Roy Reservoir and Bear Creek was available nearby. The campground is not currently listed on official USFS recreation pages or recreation.gov, suggesting it may be closed or no longer maintained as an active campground. Campers seeking to camp in this area should consider nearby Rob Roy Campground, which offers 65 developed sites with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and seasonal potable water.
Directions
From Laramie, travel 22 miles west on Highway 130 to Highway 11. Turn south and drive 10 miles to Albany. Continue west on Forest Service Road 500 for 12 miles to Forest Service Road 511, then south 0.1 mile to the campground.
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 745-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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