Hiking Campgrounds in Wyoming
Discover the best hiking campgrounds across Wyoming. Experience the best of both worlds with camping that puts you right at the heart of incredible hiking opportunities. Direct trail access and stunning mountain vistas.
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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Turtle Rock Trail departs directly from camp, winding past towering granite formations, beaver ponds, and alpine meadows on a moderate route through Vedauwoo's otherworldly landscape.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trailheads depart directly from camp into the legendary Bridger Wilderness, where the Continental Divide and Highline trails wind through wildflower meadows and granite peaks crowned by the dramatic silhouette of Square Top Mountain.
Bighorn National Forest
Multiple trailheads launch directly from camp into the Bighorn backcountry, where paths wind alongside rushing Shell Creek before climbing to windswept mountain summits.
About Hiking Campgrounds in Wyoming
Hiking camping Wyoming offers some of the most spectacular and diverse mountain terrain in the American West, from the iconic granite formations of Vedauwoo to the pristine alpine wilderness of the Wind River Range. Wyoming's hiking campgrounds provide access to over 2.
Best Time
The prime hiking camping season in Wyoming runs from late June through early September, with July and August offering the most reliable weather and fully accessible high-country trails. Snow typically clears from mountain passes and alpine areas by late June, though lingering snowfields may persist on north-facing slopes through July.
Activity Highlights
- Direct trail access
- Mountain and forest settings
- Backpacking base camps
- Scenic wilderness views
Campground Locations
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Reserve campgrounds 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov for summer weekends at popular destinations, or arrive early Thursday for first-come sites.
- 2Bring layers for dramatic temperature swings—70°F afternoons can drop to 30°F overnight at elevation.
- 3Bear spray and proper food storage are essential; black bears are common and grizzlies inhabit areas near Yellowstone.
- 4Download offline maps using apps like Gaia GPS or AllTrails before arrival as cell service is unreliable.
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