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Medicine Bow-Routt/Rob Roy
Overview
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers a quintessential high-country experience at the Rob Roy Reservoir area near Laramie, Wyoming. This destination is defined by its subalpine beauty and a deep connection to the rugged outdoors. Unlike paved commercial resorts, this area provides a profound sense of isolation and tranquility. RVers visiting this region will find themselves surrounded by dense forests and crystal-clear waters, making it an ideal base for exploring the Snowy Range mountains while enjoying a slower, more intentional pace of travel.
Location & Surroundings
Situated approximately 45 miles southwest of Laramie, the park rests at a soaring elevation of over 9,500 feet. The landscape is dominated by lodgepole pine forests and the expansive Rob Roy Reservoir, which serves as a major focal point for recreation. The surrounding Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest provides a vast backdrop of granite peaks and vibrant wildflower meadows. Travelers should prepare for winding mountain roads that offer breathtaking scenic vistas at every turn as they climb into the Medicine Bow Mountains.
Amenities & Park Features
As a National Forest site, the amenities here focus on the rustic side of the camping spectrum. RVers should expect dry camping conditions with no electric, water, or sewer hookups at the individual sites. However, the facility provides essential comforts including vault toilets and access to potable water from shared spigots. Most sites are equipped with heavy-duty picnic tables and fire rings for evening gatherings. The park is designed with a boat ramp nearby, allowing easy water access for those bringing kayaks or fishing boats.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw is the Rob Roy Reservoir, widely known for excellent trout fishing and peaceful paddling. For those who prefer land-based adventures, the Snowy Range Scenic Byway is just a short drive away, offering access to some of the highest drivable points in Wyoming. Hikers can tackle the trails leading toward Medicine Bow Peak or explore the numerous alpine lakes dotting the region. Wildlife viewing is abundant here, with frequent sightings of moose and mule deer in the early morning hours.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for self-contained RVers who value natural beauty and silence over modern luxuries. If you enjoy boondocking-style camping but prefer the structure of a designated forest site, this is a perfect fit. It is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts and anglers who want to wake up near the water. Due to the high elevation and limited cell service, it remains a haven for those looking to truly disconnect from technology.
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User Reviews
Katelyn Krabbenhoft
Beautiful location that sadly is not maintained by the forest service. Bathrooms that haven't been serviced in so long you have to hold your breath, picnic tables that haven't been treated or painted in years if not decades. But enough time on their hands to drop a nasty gram on your car if you dare spend 20 minutes at the beach after checking out of your campsite
Rosanne Mallett
Beautiful, quiet, secluded. Worth the time it takes to get there.
Beverly Hanson
A nice area to camp. Did not like the 4-wheelers and side-by-sides going til 11 at night! Lake is beautiful!
Victor Cruz
There are two bald eagles that live there! Beautiful to see
Mmustangg Ggnatsumm
Not very well maintained. Tree stumps everywhere. Toilet by our campsite smelled. Lake was nice but unimpressive. All in all, not worth the drive.
Zach Andersson
Good campsites. Water was turned off because of Covid. Bathrooms were clean. Good Fire rings. This place could really use a camp host to keep the generators from running all night long and the ATV crowd at a reasonable speed. Lake was awesome! Tons of free firewood along the entrance road. Too many ATV / SxS /dirt bikes riding around all the time kicking up tons of dust for my liking. Not bad for mosquitoes on 7/12/20
Matt Criteanu
Access to the reservoir is convenient, but there is very little shade or privacy compared to some very nice dispersed campsites scattered generously throughout the surrounding area. In my opinion, the only selling points of this campground is the access to potable water, a vault toilet (yay) and flat, level spaces if you're in a RV or sprinter. As a tent camper, I would check the dispersed availability before getting a site here.
Josie Sanchez Pacheco
The view was awesome, snow peaks in August. Fishing want good but we had fun!!
Lance McGough
'Twas a great place for camping. It may just be when I went, but it was nowhere even close to crowded. Be aware that there is zero cell service here, but that made it all the better to me. Beautiful landscape and a great place to unwind.