Ryan Park

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District P.O. Box 249
Saratoga, WY 82331

Overview

Ryan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and features 49 campsites (13 RV pull-through sites) and 1 group campsite. Sites feature picnic tables and fire grates, and toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 ft at all times.

In addition to exploring the historic sites, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking (also available at nearby Mirror Lake), horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

The Civilian Conservation Corps used this site as a prisoner of war camp in the 1930s. Although little remains, visitors can learn more from the historic interpretive signs at the campground.

Recreation

The Snowy Range area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in southeast Wyoming. The Laramie Ranger District, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, and Parks Ranger District manage portions of the Snowy Range. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, OHV riding, camping, and biking. Primary access across the Snowy Range is by Highway 130, known as the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area

Bow River Campground
Deep Creek Campground
French Creek Campground
French Creek Canyon Trail
Keystone Cabins
Lake Owen Trailhead
Little Brooklyn Guard Station
Little Laramie Trailhead
North Fork Campground
Pinkham Mountain Trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead
Sheep Lake Trailhead
Snow Survey Cabin
Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout
Tie Hack Lower Trailhead
Tie Hack Upper Trailhead
Tipple Trail Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area

Lewis Lake Picnic Site
Libby Lake Picnic Site

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area

Brooklyn Lake Campground
Brush Creek Trails
Chimney Park Trailhead
Corner Mountain Trailhead
Crater Lake Trailhead
Deep Creek Campground
Deep Lake Trail
Dipper Lake Trail
French Creek Campground
French Creek Canyon Trail
Green Rock Parking Lot
Green Rock Picnic Site
Keystone Cabins
Lake Owen Trailhead
Lakes Trailhead
Lewis Lake Picnic Site
Libby Lake Picnic Site
Little Brooklyn Guard Station
Little Laramie Trailhead
Meadow Falls Trailhead
Miner's Cabin Trailhead
North Fork Campground
Platte River Wilderness
Quealy Lake Trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead
Routt Access Trailhead
Ryan Park Campground
Savage Run Wilderness
Sheep Lake Trailhead
Silver Lake Campground
Silver Lake Trailhead
Six Mile Trailhead
Snow Survey Cabin
South Brush Creek Campground
Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout
Sugarloaf Campground
Tie Hack Lower Trailhead
Tie Hack Upper Trailhead
Tipple Trail Trailhead
West Lake Marie

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area

Crater Lake Trailhead
Deep Lake Trail
Dipper Lake Trail
Lakes Trailhead
Lewis Lake Picnic Site
Libby Lake Picnic Site
Platte River Wilderness
Quealy Lake Trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead
Savage Run Wilderness
Sheep Lake Trailhead
Six Mile Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area

Brooklyn Lake Campground
Keystone Cabins
Libby Flats Observation Site
Little Brooklyn Guard Station
Snow Survey Cabin
Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout
Tipple Trail Trailhead

Facilities

Ryan Park boasts 42 campsites and one group campsite. The group site has 14 sites and can host up to 140 visitors.
All campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings with grates.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mountainous area along Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The surrounding forest consists of evergreen trees and aspen that turn golden in fall.

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.

Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

Nearby Attractions

The historic Brush Creek Visitor Center is located 2.5 miles west of the campground and provides information on various outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.

Please Call Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District for Visitor Center Hours.

2171 Highway 130

PO Box 249

Saratoga, WY 82331

Phone: (307) 326-5258

Fax: (307) 326-5250

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Camp site features

Across 34 camp sites:

ADA accessible: 1 of 34 sites
Group sites: 2 of 34 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 140 people

Fees

$20 per night per site. Pay through online Reservation, Cash or Check(Please make checks to USDA Forest Service) Host on site Reservable through www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.

Directions

From Saratoga, Wyoming, travel south on Highway 130/230 for 8 miles. Turn left on Highway 130 and travel 12 miles east to Ryan Park Campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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brian c

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Awesome campground. The location is great and the host is amazing

Steven H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It’s very undeveloped; however, it’s clean and the sites are well sized. I particularly enjoy hiking over Medicine Boe Peak.

Kim P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Awesome campground! Friendly host! Very clean restrooms!

Robna W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Loved it here! I don't know how they keep the bathrooms spotless and even smell good. The historical info there is very interesting also. Larry gave me a very information pamphlet on the POW Camp that was once there.

Robert W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Ryan park is always on our list for the camping season. The camp hosts Larry and Sherri are so nice. The facilities are the cleanest there are. It’s quiet and clean around the grounds.

Susan R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Our reserved site was so steep we could not lever our 25’ tv. Fortunately we were able to move and the hosts accommodated us. This side of the pass is much quieter but we did find a hike that started from the nearby visitor center.

Availability

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