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Forest Service campground

Esterbrook Campground

Forest Service campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Albany County, Wyoming. About 6,300 feet. 16.2 miles from Glendo.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Elevation
About 6,300 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
12 11 standard non-electric, 1 group standard non-electric
Longest rig
51 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Albany County

Overview

Esterbrook Campground is nestled within a pine forest along a broad ridge north of Laramie Peak. A favorite of both RV and tent campers, it is a terrific jumping-off point for recreating in the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. The campground is popular for OHV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.

Recreation

Recreation

The Laramie Peak area in the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder basin National Grasslands areas. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding, camping, biking and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59.

Mountain Biking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look out

Mountain Climbing

• Curtis Gulch Trail

Day Hiking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look out

Backpacking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

Horseback riding

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Black Mountain Look out

Horseback riding

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look out

OHV Riding

• FSRD633 Trails

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Albany Peak trails

• Black Mountain Look out

Facilities

There are 12 campsites in a lightly wooded, rocky area with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets, trash collection, and potable water. Most campsites have a dispersed feel as they are widely spaced apart.

Potable water is typically available in this campground from mid-May to late November. These dates may vary due to weather. Potable water availability may vary due to well and/or pump maintenance, and water testing requirements. As such, we encourage you to bring your own potable water or call ahead.

Natural Features

Located at an elevation of 6,300 feet, the campground sits in an open forest of ponderosa pine.

The Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass approximately 352,000 acres of the Laramie Range in central Wyoming.

Mule deer, elk, black bear, whitetail deer, antelope, bald eagles, gos hawks, bobcat, coyote, big horned sheep, yellow-bellied marmots, and mountain lions are just some of the many animals that inhabit the diverse lands on Laramie Peak.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can find many outdoor opportunities in the surrounding area including OHV riding, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, sightseeing, photography, and horseback riding. Fishing opportunities nearby at Lower Horseshoe Creek. Sunday services available nearby at the historic Esterbrook Community Church (non-denominational).

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

What people do here

  • backpacking
  • birding
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • mountain biking
  • off highway vehicle trails
  • off road vehicle trails
  • photography
  • star gazing
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Esterbrook Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

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.

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