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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

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 1

Sites & Availability

25 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 009, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 010, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 011, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 012, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 013, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
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🚐 014, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016
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$20.00
/ per night
017, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
10 guests
$20.00
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🚐 018, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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$20.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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$20.00
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🚐 024, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 025, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 026, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 027, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 028, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 029, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 030, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 031, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 032, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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🚐 033, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033
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$20.00
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Reviews (79)

What Guests Are Saying

Ryan Park is praised for its beautiful, clean campground with scenic sites and peaceful surroundings, making it an excellent location for hiking and wildlife viewing. Most reviews highlight the friendliness of the hosts and the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the pit toilets. However, some guests had negative experiences with the campground host, feeling unwelcome, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.

Review Summary

4.2
79 reviews
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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.

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.

william h

Verified

July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

3

Not much shade most trees have been cut down due to beetle problems. no water due to bacteria. host was not allowed to clean bathroom

Rod D

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Camp host was great. Bathrooms were immaculate

Mark P

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033

2

This was an OK place to sleep, but not to spend more time in as a campground. Our rating would be a little higher if we had been able to secure one of the very few shaded campsites but, unfortunately, they were already reserved, and most of the campsites are very exposed. In addition, our next-door-neighbor sites had been reserved by a very large, and very loud, extended family gathering. Both the above factors led to our simply sleeping in the campground for two nights, and driving with our cooking gear to a picnic area 20 minutes away to prepare and eat our meals. The campground was clean, and otherwise well-kept. The 20-25 minute away scenery and hiking are phenomenal; we chose this campground only because it was the closest one to the Snowy Range that had reservable sites.

Richard L

Verified

January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

1

We have been camping at Ryan Park for years but the water situation in the area is a major concern which has us questioning if we will return. Also, lack of cell phone coverage.

mark d

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

3

Day 1:Elderly folks sicked the host on us, threatening us with eviction if we didn't quiet down.
It was the middle of the day. We were complying with the scheduled quiet time. What?

Then things really changed.
Day 2: My wife shattered her ankle and Day 3, we immediately scrambled back to the west coast. Inadvertently we packed my daughter's keys, stranding her at the campground. The campground host helped search for the keys. The campground host used his phone to stop us while enroute. The campground host drove 100 miles out and back with my daughter and her family so they could reunite with the keys. The campground host bought ice cream cones for the 4 of them. The host also contacted us later to see if everything went well.

If I was to make an award for a selfless individual, it would have to read "CAMPERS GUARDIAN!" The host was a fantastic help! We salute you!

Justa D

Verified

January 3, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Upper Loop: Sites 001-016

5

Larry and Sherri are the best camp hosts! They are very knowledgeable with the area and trails for hiking as well as UTV trail riding. The bathrooms are top-notch, best I've ever witnessed ANYWHERE! Very pretty campground!!

James H

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Center Loop: Sites 017-033

2

Location Ryan Park

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

Latitude & Longitude: 41.3256 / -106.493

Elevation: 2571 feet

Policies & Rules

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General

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

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