Summer Camping in Wyoming
Discover the best summer camping across Wyoming. Experience the best of outdoor camping during the warmest months. Long days, starry nights, and endless adventure await.
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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Summer brings endless daylight for scrambling through the otherworldly granite maze, where climbers chalk up on world-renowned routes and hikers explore Turtle Rock Trail beneath towering stone formations.
Bighorn National Forest
Summer brings Shell Creek alive with brook trout rising in crystalline waters and wildflowers carpeting the Adelaide Trail, where hikers and horseback riders venture into pristine Bighorn wilderness.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Crystal-clear waters and trails leading into the Bridger Wilderness transform this 8,000-foot alpine sanctuary into a summer adventure hub where paddlers, anglers, and backpackers launch their expeditions.
About Summer Camping in Wyoming
Summer camping Wyoming offers an unparalleled high-country experience where alpine meadows burst with wildflowers, mountain streams run crystal clear, and endless blue skies frame some of the most dramatic peaks in the American West. From June through September, Wyoming's campgrounds provide access to world-class hiking, fishing, rock climbing, and wildlife viewing across diverse landscapes ranging from granite wonderlands to pristine alpine lakes.
Best Time
Peak summer camping season in Wyoming runs from late June through early September, with July and August offering the most reliable weather and fullest campground access. Many high-elevation campgrounds don't open until mid-June due to lingering snowpack, and some close by Labor Day weekend.
Season Highlights
- Warm weather and long days
- Swimming and water activities
- Full amenities and services
- Family-friendly activities
Campground Locations
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Reserve popular campgrounds like Vedauwoo, Shell Creek, and Green River Lakes exactly 6 months in advance when booking windows open at 10am Mountain Time on Recreation.gov.
- 2For first-come sites, arrive by Thursday afternoon during peak season or consider weekday visits for better availability.
- 3Pack layers including warm fleece or down jacket for evening temperatures that regularly drop 40-50 degrees from daytime highs.
- 4Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so set up camp and secure gear by early afternoon.
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