Encampment River Campground |

The Encampment River Campground is a great location near the Encampment River for fishing, floating and hiking the Encampment River Trail.

The campground has 8 campsites, vault toilet, day use parking and a foot trail. Each campsite features a picnic table, fire ring or grill, sandy tent pad, and parking space. Bring potable water and firewood.

Camping season is typically June through mid-November. The trail is open to hikers year-round. No motor vehicles are allowed on the trail. Camping fees are $10 per campsite per night. 

No pull-throughs please, and horses are not allowed in the campground.

The riparian area has cottonwoods, willows, juniper, wild rose, grasses and sagebrush.

Visitors will see a variety of wildlife including bald eagles, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, grouse, rattlesnakes. Both rainbow trout and brown trout are abundant.

Contact Us

This site is managed by Rawlins Field Office; visit their page for office hours and directions.

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Activities

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BIKING
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CAMPING
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FISHING
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HIKING
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CAMPING AREA

Geographic Coordinates

41.182508, -106.794683

Directions

From I-80, take Wyo 130 and Wyo 230 south approximately 38 miles to Encampment. Follow highway through town to Wyo 70. County Road 353 is left approximately 1/4 mile west of town. Follow it one mile south to BLM Road 3407. Campground is about 3/4 mile.