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North Fork Campground lies along the banks of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The facility is popular for RV camping, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Recreation Mountain bikers and hikers have the ease of accessing the scenic, well-known North Fork Trail from the campground. Visitors who would like a more leisurely experience can drive the scenic Highway 130 or take in the view at the North Fork Overlook nearby. Anglers can fish for trout in the clear mountain waters of the North Fork of the Little Laramie. Facilities A total of 60 campsites are divided into two sections. Most sites lie along the river banks. Vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water are provided. A campground host is available for visitor assistance. Natural Features Located at an elevation of 8,600 feet, the campground sits in a thick forest of lodgepole pine and spruce. The sound of the Little Laramie River can be heard from most campsites. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Nearby Attractions Visitors can find many more outdoor opportunities in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports. ADA Access: N
From Centennial, Wyoming, take State Highway 130 west for 3.7 miles to Sand Lake Road/Forest Road 101. Turn right and drive 2 miles to the campground.
We've been coming to this campground for a literal three generations now. The forest service is great and it's an awesome place to beat the summer heat. It was sad a few years ago that the beetles had destroyed much of the forest. However when we went this year we were surprised to see that there has been a substantial amount of regrowth. Plus grass and strawberries have sprung up where trees were previously, helping with the dust. Excited to see the campground recovering.
We have camped at North Fork for almost 40 years. This was a very shady place before the pine bark beetle struck. Then it seemed barren and lonely when the dead trees were removed. Now with the sunshine the wild flowers are blooming and the new trees are starting to get bigger. It's a wonderful spot deer, birds, butterflies and chipmunks.
Lovely and quite. There are still quite a few sites even with some of them being closed off. Only draw back is that there are not much for flat tent areas due to the clearing of trees and the many stumps that are in the sites. Which leads to the next issue, make sure you have plenty of light at night or you will be tripping over all those stumps. Even at that I so much prefer it in the mountains than at the lake, much more peaceful. Oh and lots of trails to explore yet!
Great camping spot along the river. Many spots for RVs as well as tent camping. Great spot for anyone wanting easy access to the many trails in the area.
Atop the medicine bow mountain, you will find many campgrounds. Some big some small, they all have their pros and cons. The time we spent in the north fork campground was some of my favorite. We were treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding range, as well as the north for the creek that ran right behind our site. It's worth the 10 dollar fee. (Wich is paid with cash or check.) Friendly and knowledgeable staff , just please don't put Rick's in the fire pits, haha. #wheresValka
