Esterbrook Campground

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).

Charges & Cancellations

If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations.

Changes

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:

Adding or removing nights to your stay.

Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

$10 cancellation fee

Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

What is “Late”?

For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.

Late Fee

In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here.

Scan and Pay Rules

The above guidance for modifications, cancellations, and refunds do not apply to campsites reserved using the Scan and Pay feature. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Campground is approximately 3 miles east of Esterbrook, WY on Forest Service Road 633. 

From I25 North Douglas, WY (30 miles) - take Highway 94 which turns into County Road 5 (Esterbrook Road) south for 27 miles, then 3 miles east on Forest Road 633. 

From I25 South- Take Glendo exit and go west on CR6 for 20 miles to CR5, then south 2 miles to Esterbrook. Go east 3 miles on FS 633 to the campground.

The roads are well signed and easily accessible to automobiles of all types.