Tie City Campground
Closed for the season. Potable water from the hand pump is typically available July through September. The campground operates with a mix of reservable sites through Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served sites.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 7:44AM MDT until July 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wyoming, including the following areas, in east central Wyoming, Converse County Lower Elevations and Niobrara County. In south central Wyoming, Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, North Snowy Range Foothills, Shirley Basin, Southwest Carbon County and Upper North Platte River Basin. In southeast Wyoming, Central Laramie County, Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, East Laramie County, East Platte County, Goshen County, Laramie Valley, North Laramie Range, South Laramie Range and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Torrential Rainfall combined with training Thunderstorms may lead to rises in creeks, flood low lying areas, and temporarily overwhelm drainage areas due to excessive run off from Hydrophobic soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Tie City Campground sits at 8,600 feet elevation in the Pole Mountain area of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The 17 campsites are arranged in a single teardrop loop, with some nestled in dense groves of aspen, fir, and spruce while others occupy grassy meadow settings. The interior road is narrow and rough in places. The campground operates with a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. The Tie City and Happy Jack trail system is accessible directly from the campground or the adjacent trailhead, offering a network of challenging mountain bike trails. The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close by with good brook trout fishing. Nearby corrals accommodate equestrian use. The area is also popular for cross-country skiing in winter. Tie City was named for the railroad workers who cut railroad ties for the Union Pacific Railroad from this forest. Vedauwoo Recreation Area, known for its spectacular granite rock formations and rock climbing, is located nearby.
Directions
From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/Happy Jack Rd, then 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign (staying on WY 210) and go 1 mile to campground sign, then turn right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 745-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Tie City Campground |
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