Ryan Park Campground Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG Wyoming

Ryan Park Overview

Ryan Park campground has 43 campsites including 1 group site and is located next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Cell service is poor in the area.

The Civilian Conservation Corps used this site as a prisoner of war camp in the 1930s. Although little remains, visitors can learn more from interpretive signs.

Area Recreation & Activities

In addition to exploring the historic sites, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking (including at the nearby Mirror Lake), horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Lincoln Park campground is another option. It has 12 campsites and is located about 12 miles to the north. Other campgrounds in the area include Lake Owen, French Creek, Sugarloaf, Silver Lake, Nash Fork, Brooklyn Lake and South Brush Creek.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports