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$10 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
28 campsites
Season
Seasonal operation f...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
28 campsites
Season
Seasonal operation f...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Vedauwoo Campground, Laramie Ranger District, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming
Rock climbers, hikers, and photographers who can arrive early on a Friday. Walk-in tent sites sit closest to the formations, and the Turtle Rock Trail leaves directly from camp. At $20/night with no reservations, arriving by noon on summer weekends is not optional.
Noise and cleanliness matter most to your group. Dirt bikes and ATVs disturb multiple reviewers after dark, vault toilets draw consistent complaints about upkeep, and dumpsters overflow during peak weekends. No hookups, no showers, and cell signal on Verizon is nearly dead.
Reference information about Vedauwoo Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img alt="alt=" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd795164.jpg" style="width: 30%; height: 30%; float: right" />The campground is composed of two loops, winding around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. There are 28 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick up and vault toilets. This area is constructed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. Potable water is available inside the RV campground, look for the water pump. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks.</p><p>The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders.Some of the campsites are so secluded, one might feel the "outlaw's spirit." </p><div class="usa-alert usa-alert--info usa-alert--slim"><div class="usa-alert__body"><p class="usa-alert__text">This site was approved for a fee change - <a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbr/fire/?cid=FSEPRD1092198">Click here for more information</a></p></div></div>
The elevation is 8,200 ft. The campground is composed of two loops, winding around the boulders, slabs, and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation which comprises 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders. Some of the tent sites are so secluded, one might feel an "outlaw's spirit." This is a well designed, attractive campground with sites well separated and providing privacy. It seems the Forest Service went out of its way to design the campground in a manner that is in keeping with the surrounding area. All the tent sites are walk-ins. The campground is an excellent location for rock climbing and hiking.
Open early May through late October
One of the five spigots is a hand pump.
The parking aprons are paved.
From Laramie, WY, at the intersection of US Rt. 287 and Interstate 80 (Exit 313), take Interstate 80 east 15.8 to Vedauwoo Rd. (Exit 329). Take Exit 329 to stop sign and turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
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Summer brings daytime highs around 65-80°F and cool nights in the mid-30s to 50s. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through regularly. Plan for fire restrictions during dry periods. Spring and fall are quieter but colder, with dramatic temperature swings. At 8,200 feet, wind gusts and sudden weather changes are common year-round. Winter closes some access roads but opens cross-country skiing and snowshoeing routes through the granite.
Best season for access and weather (65–80°F); very popular and often fills early.
Vedauwoo Campground features two loops amidst the stunning Sherman granite rock formations, offering 28 campsites with tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. "The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen." According to multiple sources, the campground is well-designed to harmonize with the natural surroundings. Potable water is available on-site, and there are five water spigots, including one hand pump. However, there is no electricity, dumping station, Wi-Fi, or public phone, emphasizing its primitive nature.
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