Ryan Park

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

RV Sites

24 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Ryan Park

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.

Number of accommodations: 25

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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25 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 002, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 005, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 006, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 007, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 009, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 010, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 011, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 012, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 013, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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🚐 014, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
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017, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 Tent
10 guests
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🚐 018, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 022, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 024, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 025, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 026, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 027, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 028, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 029, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 030, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 031, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 032, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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🚐 033, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
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Reviews (99)

What Guests Are Saying

Ryan Park is a highly regarded campground known for its cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and friendly hosts, Larry and Sherri. Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and access to hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. While there were some concerns about reservation issues and water availability, most reviews highlight the positive experiences and the campground's charm, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

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Mark T

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033

5

The camping area was beautiful and not packed, which was nice on so many levels, including social distancing due to Covid. The restrooms were clean & didn't smell. The camp spot had a great cast iron fire pit & picnic bench. If looking for a beautiful campsite in south Wyoming this is a wonderful place.

Tim L

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033

5

Loved this campground, cold nights so bring some layers. Bathroom dumpster and site were clean. Lots of moose tracks. Will stay here again

Susan R

Verified

August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Parking could be a bit more level without a bunch of extra work, just a quick blade through with a caterpillar but the campground and host are wonderful and accommodating

David R

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

3

good location, plenty of spots though many are pretty close together.

Tim E

Verified

September 13, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Restrooms are kept in excellent condition! Must see - Medicine Bow Peak area. The campground host does an excellent job at the campground. Stayed here 10 or more times.

Tim S

Verified

July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Ryan Park is a beautiful campground. It is very interesting because it was built by the CCC and then used as a POW camp in WWII. The camp host was informative and helpful. The water is contaminated right now so it would be good for people to know that and plan to bring enough water with them. We plan on coming back again!

Michelle H

July 12, 2021

5

The group site was actually a loop of individual campsites. No water at the campground, but we planned for it ahead of time. Our Cub Scouts enjoyed dipping their toes in the nearby creek. And the wildflowers were abundant. No bear boxes on site, but we kept our food and trash inside our cars. The host kept the bathrooms and campground clean and tidy.
The ground was somewhat uneven, but our group found plenty of flat spots to pitch our tents. The area was dusty, but not unexpected because it's Wyoming!
We will definitely keep this in mind for our upcoming large group camping.

David S

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Great camp host!
Where is the drinking water??

Jessica G

Verified

July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033

2

The park is in a beautiful area and the host was kind and friendly. However, we gave up our site after learning that there was no potable water despite what the website said; apparently there is a bacterial issue with the water that has not yet been fixed so you need to bring your own water. Our campsite was not very flat for a tent and there were a lot of ants. It was also pretty close to the road.

Jennifer J

Verified

July 17, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

3

I was disappointed that there wasn't any potable water at this campground. Moreover, I heard that there had been a problem with the water for the better part of a month and there was NO WARNING online about the campground not having water. We noticed that many of the "reserved sites" were empty -- I think people were leaving early when they found out that water wasn't available.

We only stayed 1 evening. The campsite and bathrooms themselves were very nice -- no problem there! We wish we could have spent more time hiking and enjoying the snowy mountain range -- it was gorgeous. (But, we were headed home to Michigan and could only stay the 1 night.

Location Ryan Park

Address:
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District P.O. Box 249
Saratoga, WY, 82331
United States

Highway access

Ryan Park is accessed via Highway 130 and Highway 230, which are the main routes connecting to the campground from Saratoga.

Elevation: 2571 feet

Distance to downtown

23 mi drive to downtown Saratoga (about 25 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Limit one tent per site; see campground host for additional restrictions

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Last updated: September 1, 2026

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