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You want high-elevation river access for fishing and trail riding during summer months without needing full hookups.
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Price
$20 - $33.97/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Season opens June 20...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$20 - $33.97/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Season opens June 20...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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MEDICINE BOW-ROUTT NF
You want high-elevation river access for fishing and trail riding during summer months without needing full hookups.
You're tent camping and need level, stump-free ground, or you require dust-free sites away from gravel roads.
Context for the broader area surrounding North Fork (Wy), 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 the clearest access and the most reliable outdoor opportunities — expect sunny days in the 60s–70s°F with chilly nights dipping into the 20s–40s°F at 9,200 ft, and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Snowmelt keeps the North Fork flowing cold and clear, making late June–July prime for trout fishing and river-side camping, while trails and bike routes are fully rideable and hikeable. Crowds peak around holiday weekends (especially the week of July 4) but the forested sites stillfeel Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Best window late June–July: trails clear, river flows for fishing, reviewers highlight summer experience.
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North Fork (WY) campground offers basic amenities with a focus on simplicity and proximity to nature. Campers have access to vault toilets, picnic tables, and trash collection facilities. A hand-pump for drinking water is available seasonally, typically from July to September, although the availability may vary due to factors like weather and maintenance. It is important to note that there are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available. Campfire rings are provided for safe campfire use. Several user reviews highlight both strengths and limitations of the amenities. For instance, one reviewer noted, 'the bathrooms are cleaned twice a week but not the cleanest I've seen, but grateful to have them,' while another mentioned that 'water pumps had been disabled by October 15 presumably for freeze prevention.' Some sites are described as 'pretty rustic,' and the campground's absence of water at times has been linked to bureaucratic issues, as per a user review.
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