Vedauwoo Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens with full services by early June and operates through late fall depending on snow conditions.

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High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 2:05PM MST until December 30 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

December 29th, 2:05 PM — 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, patchy blowing and drifting snow could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.

About

Located at 8,300 feet elevation along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, Vedauwoo Campground offers a unique camping experience among 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite formations. The campground is composed of two loops with 29 standard and walk-in campsites, plus a separate Vedauwoo Tent Campground with 20 tent-only sites. The dramatic boulder fields and rock formations create secluded camping spots surrounded by limber pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. The area has a rich history as an outlaw hideout and holds spiritual significance for Native Americans who believed playful spirits piled up the massive boulders. Today, Vedauwoo is renowned for its rock climbing opportunities, with routes suitable for all skill levels scattered throughout the granite formations. The campground serves as an ideal basecamp for climbers and hikers, with Turtle Rock Trail departing directly from the campground and winding through rock formations, meadows, streams, and beaver ponds. The fully accessible Box Canyon Trail at the nearby picnic area offers stunning views along a short distance. The campground operates on a mixed reservation and first-come, first-served system during the season, with a 14-day maximum stay. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. Vault toilets and trash service are provided throughout. A handpump in the northern loop may provide potable water from July through September, though availability varies with weather and maintenance schedules.

Directions

From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 15.8 miles to Vedauwoo Road/Exit 329. Exit and turn left at the stop sign onto Vedauwoo Road and go 1.2 miles. Turn left at the campground sign and go 0.2-0.3 miles to the campground.