Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)

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Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)

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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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4.41

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Based on 27 reviews

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"Reviewers describe Yellow Pine Campground as a clean, quiet, lightly used Forest Service campground with basic amenities and beautiful scenery. Sites are generally spacious and not crowded, with several people noting how peaceful and uncrowded it is even on weekends. The overall tone is very positive, with most ratings at 4–5 stars despite the lack of hookups or water."

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Best Time to Camp at Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)

As the mountain air warms and summer takes hold, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers, painting the meadows and forest edges with splashes of purple, yellow, and crimson. These colorful blooms create a photographer's paradise and add natural beauty to every hike and campsite view throughout the warmer months.

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)

Snow activities available. Some facilities may close. Check conditions.

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    About Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)

    Nestled within a picturesque stand of mixed conifers and aspen, Yellow Pine Campground offers 19 thoughtfully arranged sites in a convenient single-loop layout. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, you'll find all the essentials—picnic tables, campfire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets, and trash collection—plus direct access to the scenic Tie City trail system.
    Sites are able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
    Weather and SeasonsAs the mountain air warms and summer takes hold, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers, painting the meadows and forest edges with splashes of purple, yellow, and crimson. These colorful blooms create a photographer's paradise and add natural beauty to every hike and campsite view throughout the warmer months.
    Natural Features and SceneryYour basecamp sits within the vast expanse of the Medicine Bow–Routt National Forests, where towering lodgepole pines mingle with quaking aspen, fir, and spruce, creating a diverse forest canopy punctuated by native shrubs. The nearby Thunder Basin National Grassland adds dramatic contrast to the landscape. Keep your eyes open and camera ready—this is prime habitat for an impressive roster of wildlife including black bear, elk, moose, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bobcat, and coyote, all of which call these mountains and grasslands home.
    Geological RegionMedicine Bow–Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
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    Campsite details

    Total Campsites19 campsites

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    Tents
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    Primitive
    Primitive are not allowed
    Reservable
    Reservations are not allowed

    Site layout19 sites in a single loop among mixed conifers and aspen. Sites accommodate tents, trailers and RVs and include picnic tables, campfire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets and trash collection. There are no water, electric, or black water hookups.

    Amenities available

    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    Trail access supports mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing; nearby Vedauwoo offers hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The surrounding national forest and grassland provide wildlife viewing opportunities.
    Hiking
    Nearby Tie City trail system and Vedauwoo Recreation Area provide opportunities for hiking on local trails and at rock formation areas.
    Climbing
    Climbing opportunities may be available in nearby natural areas such as rocky outcrops, boulders, or cliff faces. Visitors should bring appropriate gear and check local regulations or park guidelines before attempting any climbs.
    Biking
    The campground connects to the Tie City trail system, described as a challenging network of mountain bike trails.
    Wildlife viewing
    The Medicine Bow‑Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland are home to species such as black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and moose.
    Winter Activities
    Cross-country skiing on the Tie City trails in winter.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed

    Hazards

    General hazardsPresence of large wildlife (black bear, moose, elk, etc.) and typical backcountry/wildlife hazards. The Tie City trail system is described as a challenging network of mountain bike trails.

    Weather at Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)

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    Dec 11
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    Precipitation: 0%
    Humidity: 66%
    Wind: 32.8 mph
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    Trash and recyclingTrash collection available.

    Campground Map

    Yellow Pine Campground (Wy)
    Driving directionsFrom 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 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 'Y' intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to campground.
    Access via I-80 east to WY 210 (Happy Jack Rd.), then FR 719; directions begin from Laramie, WY using I-80 and WY 210.
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    Laramie, WY (directions reference I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323)

    Reviews from booking and map sources

    4.4
    27 reviews
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    Yellow Pine Campground (Wy) is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers describe Yellow Pine Campground as a clean, quiet, lightly used Forest Service campground with basic amenities and beautiful scenery. Sites are generally spacious and not crowded, with several people noting how peaceful and uncrowded it is even on weekends. The overall tone is very positive, with most ratings at 4–5 stars despite the lack of hookups or water.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 27 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers consistently praise the quiet, uncrowded atmosphere and the sense of seclusion, noting it’s a good place to “get away from the crowd.” They like the spacious sites with fire rings, wide‐open...
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    Common Concerns

    The most frequent negatives are the lack of shade at many sites and the absence of water or electrical hookups. A few reviewers specifically mention that it’s more exposed than other nearby...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Reviewers recommend coming fully prepared for dry, primitive camping: bring your own water and do not expect electric hookups. Because black bears are present in the area, they advise not leaving...
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    Camper Quotes

    “Nice little campground, clean and quiet. Has vault clean vault toilets.” “Good place to get away from the crowd. It isn't used that much. New vault toilets are a great upgrade.” “This campground is...
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