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The campground is adjacent to Lake Owen. It is comprised of two loops under a dense stand of Lodgepole pines and a few Aspen. Both loops have sites overlooking the lake and site with scenic views of the Snowy Range. There are 35 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick-up, vault toilets. The understory is grass, but sites are well separated providing adequate privacy. There is a 14 day stay limit. Owen Lake is 55 acres and offers fishing and boating access. It is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.
From Laramie, take WY 130 west 21.7 to WY 11. Turn left onto WY 11 and continue onto Albany, 10.9 miles. Continue on NFSR 500, past the forest boundary for 2.2 mi to NFSR 513. Turn left onto NFSR 513 and continue for 2.5 miles to NFSR 517. Turn left onto NFSR 517 and continue for 1.5 miles to NFSR 540. Turn right onto NFSR 540 and continue 2.8 miles to campground.
Lake and area is great! Don't camp in sites they're poorly maintained and not worth a penny.
Been going there for over 30 years….with that being said…it has become over ran with people who have little respect for the forest, wildlife and others trying to enjoy the area.
So this campground and the lake it is on its a true gem. However there is a need for a really clear understanding that the winds here can be treacherous, without exaggeration, and the storms can come in fast and fierce. It's really important to know this and be prepared for an oh sh!t scenario when coming here. Make sure your fire is DEAD out when you leave or go to bed, make sure your gear is secured and food packed up, and if you have a fun shelter or free standing tent make sure it's staked and/or weighted down. While the forest service has removed many of the dead trees, the day after our trip and subsequent storms there were dozens more that had toppled in the wind. Be considerate of this when deciding where to put your tent.
Beautiful, no potable water, great fishing and plenty of Beatle kill wood lying around for wood for the fire pits.
Nice, well maintained campground. Too many people running their generators though. Probably better after September 1st. Very windy; too windy to canoe.
