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You want lakefront access for fishing and boating in a quiet, forested alpine campground with spacious sites.
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Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Open for reservation...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Open for reservation...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
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P.O. BOX 249, SOUTH HWY 130, SARATOGA, WY 82331, USA
You want lakefront access for fishing and boating in a quiet, forested alpine campground with spacious sites.
You drive a low-clearance vehicle or need guaranteed water service and occupied-site enforcement throughout the season.
Context for the broader area surrounding Hog Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers full access to Hog Park Reservoir, forested campsites, and the trail network of the Sierra Madre when days are reliably warm and snow-free — expect daytime highs roughly 60–75°F and crisp nights dipping into the low 30s–40s. Water- and shore-based recreation (fishing, boating, swimming, lakeside hikes) are at their peak, and wildflower-filled alpine meadows are accessible by mid-July. Expect the busiest weekends in July and early August and on holiday weekends, so book reservations Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Summer is best for warm days, fishing and boating; reviews from summer are strongly positive.
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Hog Park Campground is equipped with amenities that include picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets, and trash service. There is a boat ramp available near the campground. As noted, this facility has been logged to remove beetle-killed trees and now offers sunny campsites with broad views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. However, several user reviews indicate that water service was unavailable during certain visits, which negatively impacted their experience. Trash receptacles were also reportedly locked during some stays, requiring campers to pack out their garbage.
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