Hog Park Campground

P.O. BOX 249, SOUTH HWY 130
SARATOGA, WY 82331

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

Hog Park has 50 sunny campsites, spread over three loops in the campground.

There are 27 reservable sites in the first two loops: sites 1 through 16, and sites 18,19,31,32 and sites 44 through 50.

The campground recommends tents and small campers for the 22 non-reservable, first come sites on the back loop. These are smaller sites and the loop has a tight turning radius.

Facilities include picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets and trash service. There is a boat ramp near the campground.

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.

Camp site features

Across 50 camp sites:

Longest RV: 142 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

$20 per night per site. Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags. Self Service Fee Area For First Come First Server. Cash & Check Accepted ( Please Make Checks Out to USDA FOREST SERVICE) RESERVATIONS: May be made up to 6 months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling the National Recreation Service at 877-444-6777 Sites that are not reserved can be taken on a walk-in basis (if available).

Directions

From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on Highway 70 approximately 6 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 550 and travel south about 16 miles to the junction of Forest Roads 550 and 496. Stay left and travel 3 miles. The campground is south of the dam.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

50 reviews

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Emma H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great, secluded campground. Easy to navigate, lots of availability for FCFS on Labor Day weekend. Nice, easy access to the water! Campground was well maintained aside from our trash can being locked but the rest were open. Standard pit toilets. Beautiful surroundings included the drive (which is about 16mi of dirt road with some washboard sections). Cool to hear so much wildlife (elk bugling, coyotes, wolves, lots of birds, bald eagles). And BEAUTIFUL star gazing!!

Melissa A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We stayed in September after Labor Day. Park was very nice and clean. Stayed right across from the lake and it was a wonderful site. Site 46 held our 25 foot camper and 2 vehicles with plenty of room to spare. Bathrooms were very clean and taken care of. Water and trash were closed for the season so we didn’t use them. We live in Wyoming so we took our trash home with us. It’s over an hour away from Encampment but definitely worth it.

Jon R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Easily my favorite place to go. The campground is well layed out, the lake is beautiful, the fishing is great…what more could you want?

Dale K

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Ryan W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We always enjoy coming to Hog Park Reservoir. We love it. This time was no exception. It is quiet and Peaceful. The other guests are respectful of that. The Host was amazing and the fishing was great!

Rebecca S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Wonderful campground! Clean and great views! We loved the lake! Several clean bathrooms

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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