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You want budget-friendly alpine access near trailheads and don't mind close neighbors or vault toilets.
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Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Opens in late June o...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Opens in late June o...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2171 Highway 130, PO Box 249, Saratoga, WY, 82331
You want budget-friendly alpine access near trailheads and don't mind close neighbors or vault toilets.
You need privacy, modern restrooms, or can't handle freezing nights and thin air.
Context for the broader area surrounding Silver Lake Campground (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 weather at this 10,500 ft alpine lake — expect daytime highs in the 60s–70s°F with nights often near or below freezing. Trails to nearby cirques and ridges are snow-free (typically July–August), wildflowers are at their peak in mid-July, and Silver Lake fishing and wildlife viewing are excellent. Crowds are present but limited by the campground’s 17 sites, so plan and reserve early; be prepared for strong sun, sudden afternoon thunderstorms Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
July–Aug: trails snow-free, wildflowers peak, good fishing; peak season and fills fast.
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Site #1 is noted for its scenic lake view but suffers from frequent passersby.
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