Willow Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and expected to open after Memorial Day weekend 2026. Potable water typically becomes available in July. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 5:34PM MDT until August 10 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
SVRCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Carbon County in south central Wyoming... South central Albany County in southeastern Wyoming... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 534 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast of North Fork Campground, or 21 miles northwest of Laramie, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Twin Buttes Lake, Wild Horse Ranch, and Lake Hattie Reservoir. This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 286 and 303.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:51PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 MPH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, AND 427... 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 427. * WIND...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:51PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 MPH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, AND 427... 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 427. * WIND...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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
Willow Campground is nestled at 8,600 feet elevation in the Libby Creek Recreation Area of Medicine Bow National Forest, just off Wyoming's scenic Highway 130. The campground provides 16 campsites designed for tents and small trailers under 22 feet, each equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. A single vault toilet serves the campground, and a hand pump provides potable water typically from July through September, though availability varies with weather and maintenance. The setting along Libby Creek offers excellent fishing opportunities, and nearby Barber Lake provides additional recreation. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway delivers stunning alpine scenery en route to the campground. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles, with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Check-in is after 2 p.m. and checkout by 1 p.m., with a maximum 14-day stay limit. Campers should bring their own water supply as a backup, since the seasonal pump may be offline for testing or maintenance. The campground operates with a combination of reservation sites available through Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served sites.
Directions
From Laramie, travel 32 miles west on State Highway 130 to the Libby Recreation Area. From Centennial, go 2 miles northwest on Highway 130, then 0.5 miles west on Forest Road 351 (Barber Lake Road).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 745-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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