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.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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.