Lodgepole Campground

Campground · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Casper Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access

8,235 ft
Elevation

Nestled under the pine trees of Muddy Mountain, Lodgepole Campground provides 15 camping sites that include level tent pads and fire rings, with a few pull-through sites for large trailers/RVs. Two double-vaulted toilets are provided for camper's comfort. 

Two trailheads provide access to Muddy Mountain's ADA accessible hiking trails linking campers to nearby Rim Campground and to over a mile of single track trails for hikers and assistive devices only. Potable water is available is quench your thirst after a day of fun.

Getting there

From Casper, drive south on WY Highway 251 to the top Casper Mountain, where the state highway ends but continues on as County Road 505. Continue for approximately 3 miles until the pavement ends, then continue an additional 2 miles to the intersection with Circle Drive (County Road 505). Continuing straight, follow the BLM gravel road for another 4.5 more miles to Muddy Mountain EEA. Upon entering the EEA, turn right and travel .20 miles to the campground on your left.

42.67738, -106.26359 · 42°40'38.6"N 106°15'48.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.72.02.63.94.22.00.90.91.72.71.92.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.6 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

$7.00/night and $3.00/night for extra vehicle for camping. Access Pass and Senior Pass Holders receive half off camping rates. Cash or check is accepted.

Stay limit: 14 nights

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 Lodgepole Campground

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

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-23.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.