Yellow Pine Campground (WY)
Campground · Wyoming · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 8,347 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop near a stand of mixed conifers and Aspen.
Recreation
The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing.
Facilities
Yellow Pine Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets, and trash collection. There are no water hookups, electric hookups, or black water hookups.
Natural Features
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses 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, pronghorn antelope, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Nearby Attractions
Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications on reservations are not allowed for this site. This is due to limited capacity to update reservation placards when concerning last minute modifications as well as limited functionality with the modifications feature in recreation.gov which has only an ON or OFF toggle for site managers and no feature allowing modifications up until a certain time frame.
The facts
- 19 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Yellow Pine
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
19 campsites at Yellow Pine Campground (WY)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Yellow Pine | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd. and go 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to campground.
41.25477, -105.41097 · 41°15'17.2"N 105°24'39.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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 Yellow Pine Campground (WY)
- Can you reserve a site at Yellow Pine Campground (WY)?
- Yes, Yellow Pine Campground (WY) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Yellow Pine Campground (WY) have?
- 19 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Yellow Pine Campground (WY)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Yellow Pine Campground (WY).
- Does Yellow Pine Campground (WY) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Yellow Pine Campground (WY)?
- Campfires are allowed at Yellow Pine Campground (WY). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Yellow Pine Campground (WY) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Yellow Pine Campground (WY)'s operator.
Camping near Yellow Pine Campground (WY)
- Tie City Campground (WY) 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hidden Valley Group Site 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vedauwoo Gazebo 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vedauwoo Tent Campground (WY) 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vedauwoo Campground (WY) 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pole Creek Dispersed Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
- Summit TH 1.6 mi · Facility
- Turtle Rock TH 6.7 mi · Facility
- Vedauwoo Gazebo 6.7 mi · Facility
- Laramie Ranger District 11.9 mi · Facility
- Twin Buttes Reservoir 23.1 mi · Facility
- Lake Hattie 25.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 307-745-2300
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-24.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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