Lodgepole Campground
Closed for the winter season. Muddy Mountain Road was closed January 6, 2026 and typically reopens in late May or early June when conditions improve. The 14-night stay limit applies. No reservations; all sites are first-come, first-served.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones 285 and 300.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones 285 and 300.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| casper_wymail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 261-7600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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