Sheep Lake Trailhead

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,083 ft
Elevation

The Sheep Lake Trailhead has two locations. The north Trailhead is located adjacent to Deep Creek Campground. The south Trailhead is located adjacent to the the Brooklyn Lake Campground. The trail (#389) is 8.2 miles in length between the two campgrounds. The trail provides access to the Gap Lakes Trail (#108) about midway between the two campgrounds. This trail is managed by the Brush/Creek Hayden Ranger District and is located in the Snowy Range.

Getting there

41.45636, -106.27272 · 41°27'22.9"N 106°16'21.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.34.24.75.74.22.41.61.22.13.53.74.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sheep Lake Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Sheep Lake Trailhead?
No. Sheep Lake Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sheep Lake Trailhead

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

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