Lewis Lake and Medicine Bow Peak
Three moose east of Sugarloaf
Mountain Lake and Medicine Bow
Snowy Range Mountains
Clouds and Snowy Range

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table

Available sites

8 total sites

About Sugarloaf Campground (WY)

At an elevation of 10.8 ft, Sugarloaf is the highest elevation campground that the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest has to offer and it is one of the highest elevation campgrounds in the United States. The sites at this location offer a breathtaking panorama of the Snowy Range which peaks out at 12 ft. There is little or no shade in the campground due to elevation, the pine beetle infestation, and the removal of hazard trees.This campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2026 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.

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 04 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night
🚐 06 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night
🚐 08 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night
🚐 10 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night
🚐 12 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night
🚐 14 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$20
/ per night
🚐 16 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$20
/ per night

Reviews (59)

What Guests Are Saying

Sugarloaf Campground offers spectacular scenery and clean, well-maintained sites with great amenities, including picnic tables and tent pads. It’s a prime location for hiking, with multiple trails leading to breathtaking views, though the campground can get busy and sites fill up quickly. While the area is typically windy and has limited shade, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and stunning sunrises and sunsets.

Review Summary

4.6
59 reviews
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4

Audrey V

Verified

September 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 12

5

Sugarloaf Campground in Medicine Bow National Park is INCREDIBLE! The campsites are spacious and provide picnic tables and fire pits. The scenic view around the campground is absolutely stunning. Although the campground only has pit latrines, they were clean and well maintained. An excellent spot for RV or car camping and close to sooo many great hikes.

Angel H

Verified

September 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 06

5

Beautiful

Haley G

Verified

September 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 14

5

We camped here at the end of August and had a great time! Not buggy at all. The camp host was attentive and the vault toilets were clean. We were able to hike Medicine Bow Peak and my husband spent some time fly fishing. It was very windy and rainy the last day of our stay (rained for 18 hours straight), so be prepared for changing weather and have good gear!

carol s

Verified

August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 12

5

Spectacular scenery in this very quiet campground. Limited number of sites. First come first served sites are always taken and none were available during our stay.
Great hiking from the campground including to the top of Medicine Bow Peak. Multiple other great hiking trails, with excellent fishing nearby as well.
Fairly windy location as to be expected in Wyoming.
If you enjoy solitude on the hiking trails this is not the place for you, as every trail has at least moderate to heavy usage. But otherwise a great campground and location.

Simon D

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 16

5

The best mountain views I've ever experienced! Campground is primitive but the limited amenities are well maintained.

Adam B

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 02

3

Busy campground, nice views. Forget trying to get into a FF site they are scooped up immediately. 100’s of cars drive the small circle daily. I prefer to go someplace else next time.

AMANDA B

Verified

July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 12

5

Gorgeous campground. Views for days. Overall very quiet (packed. but quiet). LOTS of bugs. Picaridin repellent and a shade tent saved our sanity.

Irina S

Verified

July 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 06

5

It is a Bice place to explore the area

Jeffrey S

Verified

September 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 16

5

Awesome campground, beautiful location. The site are clean, include a picnic table, and a good tent pad. Sites are fairly well spaced out as well.

Jeffrey S

Verified

September 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 16

5

Awesome campground, beautiful location. The site are clean, include a picnic table, and a good tent pad. Sites are fairly well spaced out as well.

Location & Directions for Sugarloaf Campground (WY)

Laramie Ranger District, 3838 Cherrywood East Loop, Attn: Recreation Program, Laramie, WY 82070 United States

Elevation: 3,296 ft

Getting There

<p>The campground is 43 mi west of Laramie, WY and 39 mi east of Saratoga, WY on State Highway 130.</p>

<p>Coming from either Laramie or Saratoga on State Highway 130, turn north on to Forest Service Road 346 and the campground will be in three q...

Nearest town

Laramie, WY - 43 mi

About 51 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Check-in starts at 2:00 p.m.
  • Check-out is at 1:00 p.m.
  • Campsite is released if the reservation holder does not show up on the first day.
  • Print your reservation and display it on your vehicle’s dash; it acts as a voucher for day use sites.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

  • No electric, water, or sewer hookups available.

Safety & rules

  • Stay is limited to a maximum of 14 days.
  • Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Use caution when traveling from lower elevations; acclimatization may be necessary.
  • Campsites must be occupied the first night; equipment cannot be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours.

Fires & fuel

  • Campfires are only permitted in approved metal fire rings.
  • Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent spreading pests.

Site capacity

  • Campsites can accommodate a maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles.

Pets

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Site types & loops

  • Ensure your booked site accommodates your equipment.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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