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.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 1:08AM MDT until August 11 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 to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 430. * WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, turning northerly into the evening hours. * HUMIDITY...Between 8 and 16 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
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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