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Overview
About 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. No pull-throughs please and horses are not allowed in the campground. 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. 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.
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Our Take
What makes Encampment River Campground special
Tucked along the banks of the Encampment River in south-central Wyoming, Encampment River Campground is a small, peaceful retreat with just eight campsites spread beneath a canopy of cottonwoods and willows. The river here runs clear and cold, drawing anglers after brown and rainbow trout through riffles and deep pools that reward patience and a well-placed cast. Beyond fishing, the campground serves as a launch point for floating the Encampment River, a gentle stretch well suited to tubes and kayaks during early summer flows. Hiking trails thread through the surrounding Medicine Bow National Forest, where wildflower meadows give way to dense stands of lodgepole pine. The historic mining town of Encampment is just a short drive away, offering a museum, a general store, and a window into the copper boom days of the early 1900s. With only eight sites, this campground fills up fast on holiday weekends, so plan ahead if you are visiting between June and August. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available, but potable water is not always guaranteed, so bring your own supply. The season typically runs from late May through mid-September. If you value solitude and the sound of moving water over crowds and amenities, Encampment River Campground belongs on your list.
Reservations & Contact
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Phone
(307) 328-4200
Rawlins_WYMail@blm.gov
Getting There
From I-80, go south on SH130 39 miles to Encampment. Follow the highway through town, where it becomes SH70. Follow it about another 1/4 mile and turn south on CR353 (gravel). Go about 1 mile south and take the left fork onto BLM Road 3407 another 3/4 mile to the campground. Do not attempt to drive this road when it's muddy because it's steepness and depth of mud may make it temporarily impossible to get out again.
FAQ
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Everything you need to know before your trip to Encampment River Campground.
How do reservations work for Encampment River Campground?
Reservation availability for Encampment River Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Encampment River Campground?
Campsite type details are limited right now. Check back as this listing is enriched.
Where is Encampment River Campground located?
Encampment River Campground is in Wyoming near Rawlins. Coordinates: 41.1835, -106.7969.
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