A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service campground

Bottle Creek Campground

Forest Service campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Carbon County, Wyoming. About 8,800 feet. In the Saratoga area.

Managed by
Forest Service Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Elevation
About 8,800 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
12 12 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Carbon County

Overview

The facility lies at an elevation of 8,800 feet within the Bottle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The area's year-round recreation opportunities offer something for every adventurer and outdoor lover. Hiking, fishing and camping are available nearby. Trash Service is NOT Provided

Recreation

Bicycling

Road Cycling

Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

Brook, brown and rainbow trout can be found in the Encampment River and the North Fork Encampment River.

Day Hiking

Day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River. (For more information, go to home page, click recreation, then click day hiking.)

Hunting

Big Game Hunting

OHV Riding & Camping

OHV Road Riding

Natural Features

This campground offers 16 small campsites (trailers less than 16 feet), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates, potable water and trash cans.

Popular recreational activities in the area include day hiking at Green Mountain Falls and Encampment River, fishing the Encampment and North Fork Encampment rivers, wildlife watching and visiting the Continental Divide. Wildlife is common, so plan to keep a clean camp.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Encampment is just a 10min drive, there our resturants, gas, and a small store

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • backpacking
  • biking
  • birding
  • camping
  • hunting
  • mountain biking
  • off highway vehicle trails
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • wilderness
  • wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Saratoga and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.