Pelton Creek Campground Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG Wyoming

Pelton Creek Road
Centennial, Wyoming 82055
307 745-2300

Pelton Creek Campground is at the eastern edge of the Platte River Wilderness and has 16 sites overlooking the creek and scenic meadow. Most sites are reservable but some are first-come first-serve.  The campground has a single loop with one side running parallel to Pelton Creek among Lodgepole pines. The understory is grass and the sites are fairly close together providing minimal privacy.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump), vault toilets and trash collection.  A stock unloading facility is near the campground, however no stock are allowed in the campground.

Area Recreation & Activities

A trailhead provides wilderness access via the Douglas Creek Trail or the Platte Ridge Trail. 14 day stay limit.   Fishing is available in nearby Douglas Creek. Other activities include mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, OHV trail riding, horseback riding, stargazing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Six Mile (WY), Rob Roy (WY), Lake Owen (WY), French Creek (WY) and Silver Lake (WY)

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Camper Van
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Early July – Early September

Elevation:

8,111

# of Campsites:

16

Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • ATV
  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Creek
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • OHVing
  • OTV Trails/Riding
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing

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