Hidden Valley Group Site

Overview

Hidden Valley Group Site offers a large open space surrounded by scenic forest. Ideal for groups of up to 200 people to gather amidst a beautiful outdoor setting. This is a great facility for family reunions, weddings, birthday parties, youth group outings, graduation celebrations, or large outdoor events and can be used as an overnight campground as well.

Recreation

Both camping and picnicing are possible at this group site. Nearby at the Tie City and Summit Trailheads exists an extensive bike trail system.

Facilities

The picnic site can accommodate up to 200 guests and 50 vehicles at a time. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and grills are provided.

Handpump water may be available in this campground from May 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 water or call ahead.

Natural Features

This group site lies just east of Laramie, Wyoming, at an elevation of 8,600 feet.

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.

Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.

Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

Nearby Attractions

Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, and winter sports.

From Laramie, Wyoming, take I-80 east to exit 323 at Happy Jack Road. Turn left onto Happy Jack Road and follow it past the Summit Visitor Center. Take Forest Road 705 for a mile southeast to picnic area.