How much does camping cost at Laufman Family Campground?

Camping fees at Laufman Family Campground range from $10/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Fees are typically paid at the campground entrance.

Is Laufman Family Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Laufman Family Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

What is the best time to visit Laufman Family Campground?

Laufman Family Campground is open May 15 to October 31. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Laufman Family Campground?

Laufman Family Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Laufman Family Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Laufman Family Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Laufman Family Campground

3.50

33 reviews

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5,046 ft

Price

$10/night

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Year-round

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

5,046 ft

Price

$10/night

Booking

Check Site

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Book on Laufman Family Campground Official Website

Get Directions

Laufman Family Campground

$10.00 - $10.00 / night

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Best Time to Camp at Laufman Family Campground

Best season: spring. Spring offers the best combination of mild daytime temperatures (typically highs in the 50s–70s°F / 10–25°C) and melting snow that brings wildflowers, flowing creeks and excellent trail access for hiking and wildlife viewing. Trails and low-elevation roads usually reopen by late April–May, making May and June prime months for comfortable camping, birding and fishing while crowds are still moderate. Expect chilly nights (often 30s–40s°F / near freezing early in the season) so bring warm layers; a Peak months: May, June, September, April Avoid: December, January, February

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Spring(Mar-May)

4.0 / 5

Described as best season: flowing creeks, wildflowers, green grassy canyon in May–June.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: May 15 to October 31. Book 2-3 months ahead.

About Laufman Family Campground

Laufman Family Campground sits in mid-elevation forest near Highway 395, offering a quiet, secluded feel despite easy road access. Operated by the Laufman family, the campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and flat tent pads under shade trees and aspens. Campers come for wildlife viewing, birding, and proximity to trails that open in late spring when wildflowers bloom and creeks flow from snowmelt.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: spring. Spring offers the best combination of mild daytime temperatures (typically highs in the 50s–70s°F / 10–25°C) and melting snow that brings wildflowers, flowing creeks and excellent trail access for hiking and wildlife viewing. Trails and low-elevation roads usually reopen by late April–May, making May and June prime months for comfortable camping, birding and fishing while crowds are still moderate. Expect chilly nights (often 30s–40s°F / near freezing early in the season) so bring warm layers; a Peak months: May, June, September, April Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation5046 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a grassy canyon bottom lined with aspens and scattered conifers that provide shade and wind protection. A small creek flows near site #1 during snowmelt season. Wildlife is common: deer, eagles, and a variety of birds pass through regularly. The canyon's natural shelter creates a cooler microclimate than the valley floor, and the aspen groves offer color in fall. Bears and cougars inhabit the area.

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3.5

33 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Laufman Family Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, describing Laufman Family Campground as a quiet, secluded, and very basic Forest Service campground just off US‑395. Campers appreciate the free or low-cost camping, natural setting with trees and wildlife, and generally clean pit toilet, while noting that sites are small and amenities are minimal (no water, limited space for larger rigs).

Review Summaries

Based on 33 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers love the peaceful, secluded feel and the fact that it’s close to Highway 395 yet feels “off the beaten path.” Many highlight that it’s free or $10/night, quiet, clean, and well kept, with...

Based on 33 reviews

Common Concerns

The most common downsides are the small, sometimes awkwardly laid-out campsites that can be tricky for tents or larger RVs, and limited capacity (about 5–7 sites). Multiple reviewers note there is no...

Based on 33 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

One reviewer notes there is a small creek next to campsite #1 when flowing. Several reviewers estimate the campground has about 5–7 total sites, with comments that some are compact or awkwardly...

Based on 33 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Campers repeatedly advise bringing your own water, as none is available on-site. Several suggest only smaller rigs or vans use this campground; some mention that trailers around 21–25 ft can fit in a...

Based on 33 reviews

Seasonal Insights

Several late-spring/early-summer reviews (May–June) mention the area being green, grassy, and partially occupied but still quiet, with a small creek by site #1 sometimes present; one August review...

Based on 33 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Beautiful grassy/aspen area. Free! Well kept campground with fire pits and solid picnic tables, smelly but clean pit toilet." "Maybe 7 camp sites. Handicap Vault toilet. No water." "Nice no frills...

Based on 33 reviews

Accessibility Features

A reviewer specifically mentions a “Handicap Vault toilet,” indicating the pit toilet has some accessibility features. However, no one describes accessible campsites or paved, step-free site access,...

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