## Overview

The Gazebo at Vedauwoo offers a covered picnic area surrounded by unique
Sherman granite boulders, slabs, and rock formations for groups of up to 30
people to gather in a beautiful outdoor setting. This facility is excellent
for small weddings, family gatherings, and picnics.

## Recreation

Climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular
activities throughout the Vedauwoo area.

## Facilities

Climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular
activities throughout the Vedauwoo area.

## Natural Features

The Gazebo lies within the Vedauwoo picnic area just 15 miles east of Laramie,
Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,200 feet.

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to
north-central Colorado.

Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the
national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and
wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.

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

## Nearby Attractions

Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and
grasslands, including hiking, biking, climbing, camping, horseback and off-
road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Gazebo at Vedauwoo offers a covered picnic area surrounded by unique Sherman granite boulders, slabs, and rock formations for groups of up to 30 people to gather in a beautiful outdoor setting. This facility is excellent for small weddings, family gatherings, and picnics.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular activities throughout the Vedauwoo area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular activities throughout the Vedauwoo area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Gazebo lies within the Vedauwoo picnic area just 15 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,200 feet.</p>

<p>The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.</p>

<p>Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months. </p>

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

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, climbing, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.</p>

Use fee for group site: 1-30 people: $50.00 per day

Vedauwoo Gazebo

Flowers at Vedauwoo

Vedauwoo Facilities

View from Vedauwoo Gazebo

Vedauwoo rock formations

Vedauwoo Recreation Area Fee Station

Picnic tables in Vedauwoo Gazebo

Vedauwoo Recreation Area entrance

Vedawuoo views

Vedauwoo Gazebo from above

Vedauwoo gazebo

## Overview

Vedauwoo Campground is composed of two camping areas, the main Vedauwoo
Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground. The main Vedauwoo Campground
includes two loops with 29 campsites of standard nonelectric sites and walk-in
tent sites. Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites.
All sites have tables, fire rings, trash pick up and access to vault toilets.
Potable water may be available inside the main campground, look for the water
handpump in the main campground's north loop. There is access to rock climbing
and a nature trail through the rocks.

The main Vedauwoo Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground will both have a
mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024
season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your
campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.

## Recreation

The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock
climbing.

Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any
campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way
between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds
and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains
great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with
disabilities.

## Facilities

The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock
climbing.

Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any
campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way
between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds
and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains
great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with
disabilities.

## Natural Features

The campground winds around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo
rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered
Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. The vegetation is a
variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. The general
area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful
spirits piled up the boulders.

## Nearby Attractions

Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon
Trail, and the Tie City trail system.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Vedauwoo Campground is composed of two camping areas, the main Vedauwoo Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground. The main Vedauwoo Campground includes two loops with 29 campsites of standard nonelectric sites and walk-in tent sites. Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites.  All sites have tables, fire rings, trash pick up and access to vault toilets. Potable water may be available inside the main campground, look for the water handpump in the main campground's north loop. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks.</p>
<p>The main Vedauwoo Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground will both have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing. </p>

<p>Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with disabilities.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing. </p>

<p>Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with disabilities.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground winds around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon Trail, and the Tie City trail system.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Vedauwoo Campground (WY)

## Overview

Hidden Valley Group Picnic Site offers a large open space, surrounded by
scenic forests, for groups of up to 300 people to gather amidst a beautiful
outdoor setting.  
  
This is an excellent facility for family reunions, weddings and large outdoor
sporting events and can be used as an overnight campground as well.

## Recreation

Volleyball and kickball are popular at this site, but guests must bring their
own volleyball.

## Facilities

Volleyball and kickball are popular at this site, but guests must bring their
own volleyball.

## Natural Features

The picnic site lies just east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,636
feet.  
  
  
  
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.  
  
  
  
Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the
national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and
wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.  
  
  
  
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

Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and
grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle
riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hidden Valley Group Picnic Site offers a large open space, surrounded by scenic forests, for groups of up to 300 people to gather amidst a beautiful outdoor setting. <br/><br/>
This is an excellent facility for family reunions, weddings and large outdoor sporting events and can be used as an overnight campground as well. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Volleyball and kickball are popular at this site, but guests must bring their own volleyball. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Volleyball and kickball are popular at this site, but guests must bring their own volleyball. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The picnic site lies just east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,636 feet.<br><br><br><br>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.<br><br><br><br>Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.<br><br><br><br>Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.</p>

**Use fee for group site:**  
  
1-50 people: $37.5 per day  
51-100 people: $50.0 per day  
101-150 people: $70.0 per day  
151-200 people: $85.0 per day  
201-250 people: $100.0 per day  
251-300 people: $120.0 per day

HIDDEN VALLEY GROUP PICNIC AREA ENTRANCE SIGN

HIDDEN VALLEY GROUP PICNIC AREA PARKING

Hidden Valley Picnic

## Overview

The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop among a nice stand of
mixed conifers and Aspen. It has corrals available outside the campground, but
no horses are allowed inside the campground.

## Recreation

The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging
network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross
country skiing.

## Facilities

The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging
network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross
country skiing.

## Natural Features

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to
north-central Colorado.

Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the
national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and
wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.

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

## Nearby Attractions

Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite
rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a
popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who
enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this
gorgeous natural landscape.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop among a nice stand of mixed conifers and Aspen.  It has corrals available outside the campground, but no horses are allowed inside the campground. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. </p>
<p>Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.  </p>
<p>Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.</p>

Yellow Pine Campground (WY)

## Overview

Tie City Campground is comprised of 17 campsites in a single tear-drop loop.
Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir, and spruce while others
are in a grassy meadow.

This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-
served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may
be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the
campground.

## Recreation

The Tie City trailhead leads to a network of challenging mountain bike trails,
and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.

The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close to the Tie City Campground and
across the 719 road from Yellow Pine, which has good brook trout fishing.

## Facilities

The Tie City trailhead leads to a network of challenging mountain bike trails,
and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.

The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close to the Tie City Campground and
across the 719 road from Yellow Pine, which has good brook trout fishing.

## Natural Features

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to
north-central Colorado.

Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the
national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and
wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.

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

## Nearby Attractions

Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite
rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a
popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who
enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this
gorgeous natural landscape.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Tie City Campground is comprised of 17 campsites in a single tear-drop loop. Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir, and spruce while others are in a grassy meadow.</p>
<p>This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Tie City trailhead leads to a network of challenging mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.</p>

<p>The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close to the Tie City Campground and across the 719 road from Yellow Pine, which has good brook trout fishing.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Tie City trailhead leads to a network of challenging mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.</p>

<p>The South Fork of Lodgepole Creek runs close to the Tie City Campground and across the 719 road from Yellow Pine, which has good brook trout fishing.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.</p>

<p>Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months. </p>

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

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.</p>

Tie City Campground

Tie City Campsite

Ski Trail

Tie City Campground (WY)

Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National
Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of
National Forest System lands.

The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation
opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping,
horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful
vistas await sightseers and photographers.

The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges
from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations
to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and
visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather,
including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.

The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for
recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no
developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the
national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-
arid.

****The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our
recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to
the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar.****

<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p>

<p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p>

<p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p>

<p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed.  Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p>

<p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites.  For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>

Vedauwoo Gazebo

Overview

Recreation

Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

Directions

Reviews

Camp Sites

Nearby Campgrounds

Vedauwoo Campground (WY)

Hidden Valley Picnic

Yellow Pine Campground (WY)

Tie City Campground (WY)