A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Rob Roy Campground

Forest Service campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Albany County, Wyoming. In the Laramie area.

Managed by
Forest Service Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Sites
64 64 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Albany County

Overview

Rob Roy Campground is comprised of a cascading, tight looped configuration along a hillside among mixed pines. Some sites overlook the Rob Roy Reservoir, but most are tucked into the hillside. Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is adjacent to the Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. There are 65 sites that provide picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. Max trailer length is 35 feet. Rob Roy Campground is at 9,500ft.

This campground will be first-come, first-served for the 2026 season.

Recreation

Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is accessible through the nearby Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. Many visitors bring recreational vehicles including dirt bikes, UTVs, and ATVs to drive around on the numerous Forest Service roads that will take you throughout the Snowy Range.

If you pay for camping it is not necessary to pay again for accessing the boat ramp / day use area. Just leave the rear-view mirror hang in the vehicle that you take down to the boat ramp.

Facilities

There are 65 sites that provide picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. Max trailer length is 35 feet. There are facilities nearby in Albany. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available.

Potable water may be available in this 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 potable water or call ahead.

Nearby Attractions

Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and fishing. It is accessible through the nearby Rob Roy Day Use Area which has a boat ramp for access. Many visitors bring recreational vehicles including dirt bikes, UTVs, and ATVs to drive around on the numerous Forest Service roads that will take you throughout the Snowy Range.

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

What people do here

  • boating
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • off highway vehicle trails
  • photography
  • star gazing

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

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated July 24, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.