Lodgepole Campground

About

Lodgepole Campground is a developed BLM campground within the 1,260-acre Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area in Natrona County, Wyoming. The campground provides 15 sites under natural pine tree shade, each equipped with a level tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table with inset legs. A few pull-through sites accommodate larger trailers and RVs. Two double-vault toilets serve campers, and potable water is available near the campground entrance. The campground connects to over a mile of single-track trails reserved for hikers and mobility devices, including a 2-mile ADA-accessible interpretive nature trail with 28 interpretive signs and two scenic overlooks that links Lodgepole to nearby Rim Campground. The area is popular for wildlife watching, mountain biking on designated trails, and environmental education. Lodgepole operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The access road closes annually from late November through late May or early June due to winter conditions. Dispersed primitive camping is also available in the surrounding multi-use areas for those seeking a more backcountry experience.

Directions

From Casper, drive south on WY Highway 251 to the top of Casper Mountain, where the state highway ends and continues as County Road 505. Continue approximately 3 miles until the pavement ends, then an additional 2 miles to the intersection with Circle Drive. Continue straight on the BLM gravel road for another 4.5 miles to Muddy Mountain EEA. Upon entering the EEA, turn right and travel 0.2 miles to the campground on the left.