Atlantic City Campground

4.28

25 reviews

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18 campsites

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Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.28

Satisfactory

Based on 25 reviews

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Atlantic City Campground as a quiet, beautiful, and very clean forest/BLM-style campground with basic amenities and very low fees. Campers consistently mention clean vault toilets, helpful hosts, and well-spaced, wooded sites that feel peaceful and secluded. A few negative experiences involve water access and a dispute over dumping, but these are rare compared to the many positive reviews."

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Best Time to Camp at Atlantic City Campground

The rhythm of the seasons dictates life at Atlantic City Campground, where water flows from the spigots during warmer months but retreats when winter's chill takes hold. Plan your visit during the campground's operating season, and come prepared for the mountain weather's unpredictable moods—conditions at this elevation can shift quickly, adding an element of adventure to every stay. The seasonal closure period allows the land to rest and regenerate, ensuring each summer season brings fresh opportunities for exploration.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Seasonal closures (specific dates not provided)

About Atlantic City Campground

Nestled in the historic South Pass area, Atlantic City Campground welcomes adventurers to 18 thoughtfully appointed campsites where the spirit of the Old West still lingers in the mountain air. Each site comes equipped with fire rings for evening gatherings and picnic tables for meals under wide-open skies, while vault toilets, seasonal water access, and regular garbage collection ensure comfort in the wilderness. With ADA accessibility, occasional camp hosts to share local knowledge, and the authentic thrill of camping in active bear country, this campground offers a genuine backcountry experience with just enough civilization to keep things comfortable.

The campground contains 18 campsites. The provided information does not specify whether sites are designated for tents, RVs, primitive camping, group sites, cabins, or glamping.

Weather and SeasonsThe rhythm of the seasons dictates life at Atlantic City Campground, where water flows from the spigots during warmer months but retreats when winter's chill takes hold. Plan your visit during the campground's operating season, and come prepared for the mountain weather's unpredictable moods—conditions at this elevation can shift quickly, adding an element of adventure to every stay. The seasonal closure period allows the land to rest and regenerate, ensuring each summer season brings fresh opportunities for exploration.

Natural Features and SceneryThe South Pass area cradles this campground in a landscape steeped in both natural beauty and frontier history, where rolling sagebrush meadows give way to rugged peaks and the Continental Divide traces its invisible line across the sky. This is country where wildlife roams freely—black bears forage through the forest, and elk bugle in distant valleys—creating an immersive wilderness experience that reminds visitors they're guests in a thriving ecosystem. The wide horizons and crystalline night skies offer a sense of space and solitude that's increasingly rare in our modern world.

Geological RegionSouth Pass area, a legendary corridor through the Rocky Mountains where the Continental Divide dips to its lowest elevation, creating the gateway that guided thousands of pioneers westward along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails during America's great migration era.

Campsite details

AccessibilityADA accessible

Sites Size18 campsites

Total Campsites18 campsites

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Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Site layoutADA accessible facilities.

Open and Closed SeasonSeasonal closures (specific dates not provided)

Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

No specific recreational activities are listed for this campground in the provided information. Visitors should note that the area is bear country and take appropriate wildlife precautions.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed
Fire rings provided at campsites.

Hazards

General hazardsBear country; visitors should take appropriate precautions for bears.

Weather at Atlantic City Campground

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Trash and recyclingGarbage collection is provided.

Proximity to water featuresOn-site water available (weather permitting).

HostOccasionally there is a host on site. The campground also observes seasonal closures.

Campground Map

Atlantic City Campground

Driving directionsThe campground is located 1 mile from Highway 28 on the west side of Atlantic City Road.

Located 1 mile from Highway 28; accessed via Atlantic City Road (west side).

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.3

25 reviews

Satisfactory

Atlantic City Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Atlantic City Campground as a quiet, beautiful, and very clean forest/BLM-style campground with basic amenities and very low fees. Campers consistently mention clean vault toilets, helpful hosts, and well-spaced, wooded sites that feel peaceful and secluded. A few negative experiences involve water access and a dispute over dumping, but these are rare compared to the many positive reviews.

Review Summaries

Based on 25 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers love the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and attractive setting with trees and aspens, especially compared to the surrounding sagebrush. The campground is described as very clean, with...

Based on 25 reviews

Common Concerns

Only a few issues are mentioned. One camper reports being told they could not even have a portable tank for dumping and felt an offered $50 dump service was sketchy. Another reviewer was upset that...

Based on 25 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Expect a primitive, no-hookup forest/BLM-style campground with vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, trash service, and water pumps/hydrants but no dump station. A reviewer notes there are no...

Based on 25 reviews

Camper Quotes

“Clean outhouses! Clean grounds! Great sites! Very, very nice and helpful camp hosts! We will return!” “$6.00 a night gets you a gravel, shaded spot, fire ring and clean vault toilets. There is water...

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Site-Specific Reviews

One reviewer stayed at site 11 and reported having plenty of room for an F250 and a 31+ ft camper, indicating some sites can accommodate larger rigs. However, another reviewer notes they “didn't see...

Based on 25 reviews