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Pets
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Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
16 campsites
Season
This campground will...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2468 JACKSON ST, LARAMIE, WY, 82070
You want affordable mountain camping near Laramie with hiking, fishing, and frequent moose sightings.
You need substantial shade or guaranteed water pump reliability during peak-season crowds.
Context for the broader area surrounding Sugarloaf 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 only reliable window to experience Sugarloaf's high-alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and trail access—daytime highs are typically in the 50s–60s°F (10–20°C) while nights can plunge dramatically (occasionally down to ~10°F/-12°C). Angling, boating on alpine tarns, day-hiking, mountain biking on tundra ridgelines, and wildlife viewing are all at their peak, but expect frequent afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds. Crowds are concentrated on weekends and the short reservation Peak months: August, July, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Summer is the reliable season: wildflowers, open trails and peak access; campground open mid‑July to mid‑Sept.
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Sugarloaf Campground, located at a high elevation of 10,800 feet, offers 16 sites equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Vault toilets, a water hand pump, and trash collection are available, but there are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups. Campers should note the lack of shade due to hazard tree removal and the elevation. Water from the hand pump may only be available seasonally, from July to September, and is subject to maintenance and testing; bringing your own water is recommended.
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Site 12 offered favorable wind direction and views.
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