Esterbrook Campground

Esterbrook Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

Esterbrook Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG in Wyoming . With 12 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jul-aug when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 12
🚙 Max RV: 35 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Usda Forest Service
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: Yes
🐕 Pets: Allowed
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 100/100 (Pacific Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
📅 Reservations: Required (Recreation.gov)
🌆 Best Seasons: Jul-aug
📍 GPS: 42.4222, -105.3216
🆔 Facility ID: 10274252

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: Required - Book on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Jul-aug). Sites can fill up months in advance.

💧 Water Access & Features

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Nearest Water Body
Horseshoe Creek
Stream
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Jul-aug

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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Esterbrook Campground located in Wyoming, offering 12 camping sites.

Esterbrook Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

📍
Location
, Wyoming
💰
Fees
Fees Apply

Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
35 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
📡
Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

Located at an Elevation of 6,300 Feet, the Campground Sits in an Open Forest of Ponderosa Pine.

the Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland Encompass Approximately 352,000 Acres of the Laramie Range in Central Wyoming.

Located at an Elevation of 6,300 Feet, the Campground Sits in an Open Forest of Ponderosa Pine. Sunday Services Available Nearby at the Historic Esterbrook Community Church (Non-Denominational).

Esterbrook Campground Is Nestled Within a Pine Forest Along a Broad Ridge North of Laramie Peak. a Favorite of Both RV and Tent Campers, It Is a Terrific Jumping-Off Point for Recreating in the Laramie Peak Unit of the Douglas Ranger District. the Campground Is Popular for Ohv Riding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, and Mountain Biking. Camp Host on Site.

Recreation

the Laramie Peak Area in the Medicine Bow National Forest Is Located in Central Wyoming. the Douglas Ranger District Manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Areas. Year-Round Recreation Uses Include Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Ohv Riding, Camping, Biking and Horseback Trail Riding. Primary Access Across the District Is by I-25 and Highway 59.

Mountain Biking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look Out

Mountain Climbing

Curtis Gulch Trail

Day Hiking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look Out

Backpacking

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

Horseback Riding

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Black Mountain Look Out

Horseback Riding

• Upper Roaring Fork Trail

• Friend Park Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Harris Park Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• Lost Creek Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look Out

Ohv Riding

• Fsrd633 Trails

• Sunset Ridge Trail

• North Laramie River Trail

• Laramie Peak Trail

• Albany Peak Trails

• Black Mountain Look Out

There Are 12 Campsites in a Lightly Wooded, Rocky Area with Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, Pedestal Grills, Vault Toilets, Trash Collection, and Potable Water. Most Campsites Have a Dispersed Feel As They Are Widely Spaced Apart.

Potable Water Is Typically Available in This Campground From Mid-May to Late November. These Dates May Vary Due to Weather. Potable Water Availability May Vary Due to Well and/or Pump Maintenance, and Water Testing Requirements. As Such, We Encourage You to Bring Your Own Potable Water or Call Ahead.

Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Whitetail Deer, Antelope, Bald Eagles, Gos Hawks, Bobcat, Coyote, Big Horned Sheep, Yellow-Bellied Marmots, and Mountain Lions Are Just Some of the Many Animals That Inhabit the Diverse Lands on Laramie Peak.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors Can Find Many Outdoor Opportunities in the Surrounding Area Including Ohv Riding, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Hunting, Fishing, Sightseeing, Photography, and Horseback Riding. Fishing Opportunities Nearby at Lower Horseshoe Creek.

Charges & Cancellations

If I Book This Reservation Today, What Are My Options to Change or Cancel?

Please Remember That Reservations at These Facilities Prevent Other Visitors From Using These Sites. Planned Changes to Your Stay Should Be Made As Far in Advance As Possible. You Can Make Changes to Your Reservation Ahead of Your Arrival Date in My Reservations.

Changes

If Your New Stay Dates Are Completely Different From Your Original Stay Dates, There Is a $10 Change Fee (Per Reserved Site). There Are No Additional Fees for:

Adding or Removing Nights to Your Stay.

Changing to a Different Campsite.

Balances Will Adjust Based on Your New Stay’S Nightly Rate.

Cancellations

You Can Cancel the Reservation Any Time Before the Date of Your Scheduled Arrival. You Will Receive a Refund for Your Stay, Minus the Following Fees:

$10 Cancellation Fee

Any Reservation Fees (Only If Paid When Booking)

Any Previous Change Fees

Late Cancellation Penalties May Also Apply:

What Is “Late”?

for Individual Campsites, a Late Cancellation Applies Starting From Midnight 1 Calendar Day Before Your Scheduled Check-in. for Cabins and Group Sites, a Late Cancellation Applies Starting From Midnight 14 Calendar Days or Fewer Before Your Scheduled Check-in.

Late Fee

in Addition to the Fees Listed Above, a Late Cancellation Will Also Subtract Your First Night’S Recreation Use Fee From Any Refund Owed. As of the Expected Check-in Day, Cancellations or Changes to Your Stay Are Not Possible Through My Reservations. It Is at the Facility’S Discretion to Support Additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure Updates – on-Site Personnel May Not Be Able to Assist. These Changes Carry Penalties and May Forfeit Recreation Use Fees. for Additional Details, Please Visit Here.

Scan and Pay Rules

the Above Guidance for Modifications, Cancellations, and Refunds Do Not Apply to Campsites Reserved Using the Scan and Pay Feature. There Are No Refunds, Modifications, Cancellations, or Other Fee Changes Allowed with Scan and Pay Payments. This System Is the Same As Putting Cash Into a Fee Tube and Cannot Be Refunded.

Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 12
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: No
  • 💧 Potable Water: Available
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: Esterbrook Campground Road

City: , Wyoming 82201.0

Coordinates: 42.4222, -105.3216

Area Type: Rural

Phone:

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|picnic|water|fire-ring|river|trail|group-site|rv|tent|cabin

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: Fees Apply

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

79.4°F
Summer High
15.0°F
Winter Low
15.23″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Jul-aug
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 6 stations

Nearest Market: Cheyenne/DENVER

Notes: Signals FROM Cheyenne/DENVER MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 10 stations (3 AM, 7 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair

Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK

Local News: KTWO 1030 Am

Market: Cheyenne/CASPER

Notes: 3 AM, 7 FM Stations from Cheyenne/Casper

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ Domino’s

Distance: 22.4 miles away

Address: 1826 E Richards St, Douglas, WY

Network: ampup

Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772

Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: National Forests
  • Parks Post Name: medicine-bow-routt-nfs-thunder-basin-ng
  • Parent Park Name: Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: medicine-bow-routt-nfs-thunder-basin-ng

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 45.0
  • States Covered: Wyoming, Colorado
  • Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 131.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 1059
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1059, 1059.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: wyoming
  • Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
  • Park Type Slug: national-forests
  • Parent Park Slug: medicine-bow-routt-nfs-thunder-basin-ng

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng! This Beautiful Destination Features 45 Campgrounds Across Wyoming, Colorado. Managed by Usda Forest Service, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service

10274252 Esterbrook Campground