Encampment River Campground
Overview
If your choice for adventure includes fishing, floating, or camping in a high desert riparian area along the Encampment River, then this campground might be just the place for your next outing. At an elevation of 7200 feet, the campground has eight campsites, a vault toilet, and the trailhead to the Encampment River Trail which runs all the way into Colorado. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and room for a tent. No pull-throughs or hookups. Campers are advised to bring potable water and firewood. Camping season of use is typically June through mid-November. The trail is open to hikers year round. No motor vehicles are allowed on the trail.
Activities
Bicycling
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Camping
The Encampment River Campground has eight campsites, a vault toilet, and the trailhead to the Encampment River Trail which runs all the way into Colorado. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and room for a tent. No pull-throughs or hookups. Campers are advised to bring potable water and firewood. Camping season of use is typically June through mid-November. The trail is open to hikers year round. No motor vehicles are allowed on the trail.
Fishing
Fishing is available in the Encampment River.
Hunting
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Picnicking
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Seasonality/Weather
Camping season of use is typically June through mid-November. The trail is open to some winter hiking.
Directions
Driving
From I-80, go south on SH130 39 miles to Encampment. Follow the highway through town, where it becomes SH70. Follow it about another 1/4 mile and turn south on CR353 (gravel). Go about 1 mile south and take the left fork onto BLM Road 3407 another 3/4 mile to the campground. Do not attempt to drive this road when it's muddy because it's steepness and depth of mud may make it temporarily impossible to get out again.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(307) 328-4200Links
Official URL
http://www.wy.blm.gov/rfo/rec/camping.htm#encamp- Login or register to post comments
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