Encampment River Campground

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14 reviews
Encampment River Campground

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8 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

4.21

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Based on 14 reviews

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"Reviewers describe Encampment River Campground as a small, quiet, community-run RV/camping area that offers great value, especially given its donation-based or very low-cost setup. They appreciate the basic hookups and peaceful setting, though several note that amenities can be limited or shut off seasonally and the grounds could use some maintenance. Overall impressions are strongly positive, with most reviewers grateful that such a small town provides this kind of facility for travelers."

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About Encampment River Campground

Tucked along the pristine banks of the Encampment River, this intimate 8-site campground offers the perfect basecamp for anglers, paddlers, and trail enthusiasts. Each thoughtfully appointed site features a picnic table, fire ring or grill, sandy tent pad, and dedicated parking, while a scenic foot trail connects you to the river's edge and beyond—note that this is a hiker-only destination where horses aren't permitted.
Small campground with individual campsites featuring tent pads and parking spaces; no mention of cabins or formal RV hookups.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within a living tapestry of high-desert riparian habitat, where towering cottonwoods and graceful willows shade the riverbanks, punctuated by scattered junipers, fragrant wild roses, native grasses, and silver-green sagebrush stretching toward distant horizons. The Encampment River itself runs clear and cold, its waters teeming with rainbow and brown trout that draw anglers from across the region. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the seasons—watch for majestic bald eagles soaring overhead, sure-footed bighorn sheep navigating rocky outcrops, swift pronghorn racing across open meadows, mule deer browsing at dawn and dusk, and grouse rustling through the underbrush. This convergence of water, wildlife, and wilderness creates an unforgettable backdrop for your camping adventure.
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Campsite details

Sites SizeEach site has a sandy tent pad and an individual parking space.
Total Campsites8 campsites
Recommended CampsitesSites have sandy tent pads, a picnic table, fire ring or grill, and a parking space; note no pull-throughs and no horses allowed.

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Site layoutEight individual campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring or grill, sandy tent pad, and a parking space; facility includes a vault toilet, day-use parking, and a foot trail.

Amenities available

Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Activities center on river-based recreation and trail use with wildlife viewing opportunities in the riparian area.
Hiking
Hiking available on the Encampment River Trail; a foot trail is present within the campground.
Fishing
Fishing on the Encampment River; both rainbow trout and brown trout are described as abundant.
Boating
Floating on the Encampment River is mentioned as a recreational activity (river-based floating/boating).
Wildlife viewing
Riparian vegetation (cottonwoods, willows, juniper, wild rose, grasses, sagebrush) supports wildlife viewing for bald eagles, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, grouse and rattlesnakes.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Each campsite includes a fire ring or grill.

Hazards

General hazardsRattlesnakes are present. General wildlife (bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, etc.) may be encountered.

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Humidity: 59%
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Proximity to water featuresAdjacent to the Encampment River; suitable for fishing and floating and provides access to the Encampment River Trail.

Campground Map

Encampment River Campground
Driving directionsFrom I-80, take Wyo 130 and Wyo 230 south approximately 38 miles to Encampment. Follow highway through town to Wyo 70. County Road 353 is left approximately 1/4 mile west of town. Follow it one mile south to BLM Road 3407. Campground is about 3/4 mile.
From I-80 take WY-130 and WY-230 south approximately 38 miles to Encampment, continue through town to WY-70, then left on County Road 353 about 1/4 mile west of town, follow one mile south to BLM Road 3407 and continue about 3/4 mile to the campground.
Nearby places
Encampment — approximately 38 miles from I-80 via WY-130/WY-230

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.2
14 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Encampment River Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers describe Encampment River Campground as a small, quiet, community-run RV/camping area that offers great value, especially given its donation-based or very low-cost setup. They appreciate the basic hookups and peaceful setting, though several note that amenities can be limited or shut off seasonally and the grounds could use some maintenance. Overall impressions are strongly positive, with most reviewers grateful that such a small town provides this kind of facility for travelers.
Review Summaries
Based on 14 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers like that camping is by donation or very inexpensive while still offering key utilities such as water, sewer, and electrical hookups, with some sites even having dump connections. Reviewers...
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Common Concerns

Multiple reviewers mention that the campground needs some TLC, including basic upkeep like trimming trees and raking, and that the sites are not level or graded. Several note that water and restrooms...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reviewers stress the importance of contributing to the donation boxes to help keep the campground operating, since many noticed people not paying. Travelers visiting in the shoulder or off-season...
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Camper Quotes

"Camping is by donation and that's the best part. Sites are not level or graded. Water and restrooms were shutdown when I was there in early October." "Nice quiet little city park with about 8...
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Accessibility Features

Several reviews mention that it’s “easy in and out and easy hook up,” suggesting straightforward access for RVs and simple utility connections. One reviewer notes there are about eight spaces with...
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