Overview
Hog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as options for hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It lies high in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests at an elevation of about 8,400 feet.
Recreation
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp
- Hog Park Campground
- Hog Park Picnic Site
- Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Sierra Madre Area
- Baby Lake Trailhead
- Big Creek Park Trailhead
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Bottle Creek Trails
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
- CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
- CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
- Commissary Park Trailhead
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
- Green Mountain Trailhead
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Lost Creek Campground
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Sierra Madre Area
- Baby Lake Trailhead
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
- CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
- CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
- Commissary Park Trailhead
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Trailhead
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
- Sandstone Cabin
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
Facilities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp
- Hog Park Campground
- Hog Park Picnic Site
- Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Sierra Madre Area
- Baby Lake Trailhead
- Big Creek Park Trailhead
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Bottle Creek Trails
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
- CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
- CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
- Commissary Park Trailhead
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
- Green Mountain Trailhead
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Lost Creek Campground
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Sierra Madre Area
- Baby Lake Trailhead
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
- CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
- CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
- Commissary Park Trailhead
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Trailhead
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
- Sandstone Cabin
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
Natural Features
Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains. There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness. Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area. This byway is known for its scenic views, especially during fall when the colors are changing.
This area has many activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.
This campground has been logged to remove all beetle killed trees and is now a sunny campground with a broad view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Areas of interest include the Continental Divide, Green Mountain Falls and the Encampment River headwaters.
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