Hidden Valley Picnic
Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng
Hidden Valley Group Picnic Site offers a large open space, surrounded by scenic forests, for groups of up to 300 people to gather amidst a beautiful outdoor setting.
This is an excellent facility for family reunions, weddings and large outdoor sporting events and can be used as an overnight campground as well.
The picnic site can accommodate up to 300 guests and 50 vehicles at a time. Vault toilets and grills are provided. Drinking water may be available.
Need to Know
- Picnic ground may be used overnight if reserved for two consecutive days
A combination is necessary to enter the gate. Please be sure to check your confirmation email for the code. If you can not locate the code, please call Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 during normal business hours before your reservation begins to obtain this access code.
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Click here to learn more about the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
- 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.
Contact the Ranger District prior to arriving to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit. Please be aware that the weather does vary, so check local weather and road conditions prior to arrival as they are susceptible to frequent changes. The Forest Service office is not open evenings, weekends, or holidays
Natural Features
The picnic site lies just east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,636 feet.
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.
Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.
Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Nearby Attractions
Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.
Recreation
Volleyball and kickball are popular at this site, but guests must bring their own volleyball.
Contact Information
Mailing
Laramie Ranger District 2468 Jackson Street ATTN: Recreation Program LARAMIE WY 82070
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 307-745-2300
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Laramie, Wyoming, take I-80 east to exit 323 at Happy Jack Road. Turn left onto Happy Jack Road and follow it past the Summit Visitor Center. Take Forest Road 705 for a mile southeast to picnic area.
