South Brush Creek Campground (WY)

2171 highway 130, PO BOX 249
Saratoga, WY 82331

Overview

South Brush Creek Campground is located on the west side of the Snowy Range along the shore of South Brush Creek and is a sunny campground composed of two sections located in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines, fir and Aspen trees next to South Brush Creek. The campground has 20 sites, with 6 pull-through sites for trailers under 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, toilets, trash service, and a camp host on site, and water is available late May through mid September. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times. Many hiking, OHV, and fishing opportunities are available in the area

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

South Brush Creek Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.

Natural Features

South Brush Creek Campground is situated in a pine, fir and aspen forest forest on the shores of South Brush Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest in south-central Wyoming. 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 Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 20 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

$20 night

Directions

Fort Collins, Colorado Take N Shields St to US-287 N 8 min (3.4 mi) Head north on S Sherwood St toward W Oak St 0.3 mi Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto Laporte Ave 0.6 mi Turn right onto N Shields St 0.5 mi At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N Shields St 2.0 mi Continue on US-287 N. Take WY-230 W to WY-130 E in Carbon County 2 hr 33 min (158 mi) Turn left onto US-287 N 0.4 mi Keep right, follow signs for US-287/Laramie/CO-14/Poudre Cyn 0.5 mi Continue onto US-287 N Entering Wyoming 59.2 mi Slight right to merge onto I-80 W toward Rawlins 1.7 mi Take exit 311 for WY-130/WY-230 toward Snowy Range Rd 0.3 mi Turn left onto WY-130 W/WY-230 W/Snowy Range Rd Pass by McDonald's (on the left in 0.2 mi) 0.8 mi Continue straight onto W Jackson St 0.4 mi Continue straight onto WY-230 W Entering Colorado 39.5 mi Continue onto CO-127 S 9.1 mi Turn right onto CO-125 N Entering Wyoming 8.8 mi Continue onto WY-230 W 27.0 mi Turn right to stay on WY-230 W 10.1 mi Continue on WY-130 E. Drive to S Brush Creek Campground 18 min (13.7 mi) Turn right onto WY-130 E 12.3 mi Turn left onto N Brush Creek Rd 0.3 mi Turn right onto Forest Rd 200 1.1 mi Turn right onto S Brush Creek Campground 23 ft South Brush Creek Campground S Brush Creek Campground, Saratoga, WY 82331 Laramie, Wyoming Get on I-80 W from S 3rd St and I-80BL W/E Curtis St/Old Stockyard Rd 7 min (2.8 mi) Head south on S 5th St toward Grand Ave 180 ft Turn right onto Grand Ave 0.1 mi Turn right onto S 3rd St Pass by Subway (on the left) 1.1 mi Turn left onto I-80BL W/E Curtis St/Old Stockyard Rd 1.2 mi Turn right to merge onto I-80 W toward Rawlines 0.3 mi Follow I-80 W to US-287 N/US-30 W/WY-130 E in Walcott. Take exit 235 from I-80 W 1 hr 7 min (74.8 mi) Merge onto I-80 W Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days 74.3 mi Take exit 235 for US-30 E/US-287 S/WY-130 E toward Walcott/Saratoga 0.4 mi Follow WY-130 E to S Brush Creek Campground 46 min (41.9 mi) Turn left onto US-287 N/US-30 W/WY-130 E Continue to follow WY-130 E 28.2 mi Turn left to stay on WY-130 E 12.3 mi Turn left onto N Brush Creek Rd 0.3 mi Turn right onto Forest Rd 200 1.1 mi Turn right onto S Brush Creek Campground 23 ft South Brush Creek Campground S Brush Creek Campground, Saratoga, WY 82331 Saratoga, Wyoming 82331 Head west on E Bridge Ave toward S 1st St 341 ft Turn left at the 1st cross street onto WY-130 E/S 1st St Continue to follow WY-130 E 7.8 mi Turn left to stay on WY-130 E 12.3 mi Turn left onto N Brush Creek Rd 0.3 mi Turn right onto Forest Rd 200 1.1 mi Turn right onto S Brush Creek Campground 23 ft South Brush Creek Campground S Brush Creek Campground, Saratoga, WY 82331

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Janice R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

What a beautiful, quiet spot. We love the privacy for each campsite.

David H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very roomie site next the creek.

Jordan H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Made a reservation online for a very specific site (creekside and private) but when I got to the campground my reserved site was occupied by someone else, who was unwilling to move. When I went to find a camp host there wasn’t one, and I later found out that the host hadn’t been there for weeks and wasn’t keeping up with online reservations. Needed to move to a different campground.

Elizabeth H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

A quiet campground, away from the large Medicine Bow crowds. Many of the sites are private!

John M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

A very clean and peaceful camp site, we have stayed here before and enjoy the beauty of the snowy range.

Kelli H

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