Can you reserve a site at Big Atlantic Gulch Campground?

No. Big Atlantic Gulch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Big Atlantic Gulch Campground

Campground ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

South Pass Historical Landscape Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Lander Resource Management Plan) · Open Access

8,041 ft
Elevation

Big Atlantic Gulch Campground is in the South Pass area. It features 10 campsites, fire rings, garbage collection, water (weather permitting), picnic tables, vault toilets and can accommodate medium sized recreational vehicles. The site is ADA Accessible. There are seasonal closures and occasionally there is a host on site. Be aware, this is bear country! This is a fee site and typical use season is June 1 - October 31.

Getting there

The campground is located 1 mile from Highway 28 on the west side of Atlantic City Road.

42.52060, -108.71510 · 42°31'14.2"N 108°42'54.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	31	38	46	57	69	78	76	67	52	38	29
Low °F	1	7	13	21	29	37	43	42	33	23	12	5
Precip in	1.0	1.5	1.6	1.9	2.6	1.6	0.8	1.1	1.3	1.6	1.6	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$6.00 per night, Golden Age / Golden Access Passes accepted. No reservations first come first serve.

Stay limit: 14 days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Big Atlantic Gulch Campground

Can you reserve a site at Big Atlantic Gulch Campground?: No. Big Atlantic Gulch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Big Atlantic Gulch Campground?: 14 days

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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