Tie City Campground

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.