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25 total sites

About Ryan Park

Ryan Park Campground is located at 8 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 10 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

25 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 017, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 Tent
Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 025, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 026, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 028, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 029, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033 RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (104)

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

4.2
104 reviews
5
56.7%
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4
18.3%
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3
12.5%
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8.7%
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Bo B

Verified

July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

We loved our stay at Ryan Park. It's a great campground. There was a little road noise from the highway but overall one of the quietest campgrounds I'd ever stayed at. We couldn't figure out a way to walk to the nearby ponds but some beautiful lakes for fishing were a short drive. Lots of great hikes nearby too.

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!

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 & Directions for Ryan Park

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

Elevation: 2,571 ft

Getting There

From Saratoga, Wyoming, travel south on Highway 130/230 for 8 mi. Turn left on Highway 130 and travel 12 mi east to Ryan Park Campground.

Nearest town

Saratoga, WY - 23 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Policies & Rules

General

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

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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