Yellow Pine Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 1 and operates through October 1, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Yellow Pine Campground sits at approximately 8,400 feet elevation in the Happy Jack Recreation Area of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, about 12 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. The 19-site single-loop campground is nestled among a stand of lodgepole pine, aspen, spruce, and fir, providing a shaded mountain retreat. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Tie City trail system, which offers challenging terrain for mountain bikers in summer and cross-country skiers in winter. Horse corrals are provided outside the campground for equestrian users, though horses are not permitted inside the camping loop. Brook trout fishing is available in the South Fork of Lodgepole Creek, which runs near the adjacent Tie City Campground. Vedauwoo Recreation Area, known for its spectacular granite rock formations popular with rock climbers and hikers, is a short drive away. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers should bring their own supply. Sites accommodate tents, trailers up to 32 feet, and RVs, with a limit of 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Directions
From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/Happy Jack Rd and go 0.1 miles to the Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to a Y intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Yellow Pine Campground |
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