Vedauwoo Tent Campground (WY)
Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng
Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites. All sites have tables, fire rings, trash pick up and access to vault toilets. Water may be available inside the main campground, look for the water handpump in the main campground's northern loop containing sites 19-29. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks.
The Vedauwoo Tent Campground will have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2025 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.
Vedauwoo Tent Campground accomodates only tents with parking spaces for a normal sized vehicle. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and pedestal grills. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and a water handpump. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available.
Handpump water may be available in the main campground from July to September. These dates may vary due to weather, well and/or pump maintenance, and water testing requirements. As such, we encourage you to bring your own water or call ahead.
Need to Know
Operating or parking a motor vehicle or trailer off of the paved surfaces is not permitted in the Vedauwoo Recreation Area and could result in a citation.
Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the reservation.
Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation.
If the reservation holder doesn't show up on the first day of the reservation, the campsite is released at check-in time (2 pm) the next day.
There are no electric, water, or sewer hookup services. Water may be accessible from a handpump in the main campground loop containing sites 19-29.
Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
Campfires at this site are only allowed in USFS approved metal fire rings.
Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Some smaller sites may only fit 1 vehicle.
Dogs must be on a leash.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
You are responsible for reading the site descriptions and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.
Please print off your reservation and display it on your vehicle's dash. Reservation receipt will double as a voucher for day use sites in the Medicine Bow National Forest for the reserved days.
Natural Features
The campground winds around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders.
Nearby Attractions
Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon Trail, and the Tie City trail system.
Recreation
The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing.
Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Contact Information
Mailing
Laramie Ranger District 3838 Cherrywood East Loop ATTN: Recreation Program Laramie WY 82070
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (307) 745-2300
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Laramie, WY, take Interstate 80 east 15.8 miles to Vedauwoo Road/ exit 329. Exit and go to stop sign; turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles. Turn left at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 2, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Vedauwoo Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
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