French Creek Campground (Wy)

French Creek Campground (Wy)

A Rural campground in Wyoming

French Creek Campground (Wy) sits among the stunning landscapes of Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG in Wyoming . With 11 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

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

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 11
🚙 Max RV: 35 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Usda Forest Service
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: No
🐕 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: Jun-aug
📍 GPS: 41.2263, -106.4804
🆔 Facility ID: 10243294

💳 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 (Jun-aug). Sites can fill up months in advance.

💧 Water Access & Features

🏞️
Nearest Water Body
French Creek
Stream
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Jun-aug

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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French Creek Campground (Wy) located in Wyoming, offering 11 camping sites.

French Creek Campground (Wy)

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

Facilities Include 11 Campsites (Small Trailers Only Up to 32 Feet), Water, Picnic Tables, Toilets, Fire Grates and Trash Service Is Not Provided.

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area

• Bow River Campground

• Deep Creek Campground

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Pinkham Mountain Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Brush Creek Trails

• Chimney Park Trailhead

• Corner Mountain Trailhead

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Creek Campground

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Green Rock Parking Lot

• Green Rock Picnic Site

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• Meadow Falls Trailhead

• Miner’S Cabin Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Routt Access Trailhead

• Ryan Park Campground

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Silver Lake Campground

• Silver Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• South Brush Creek Campground

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Sugarloaf Campground

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

• West Lake Marie

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Keystone Cabins

• Libby Flats Observation Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

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.

French Creek Campground Is Located on Forest Road 206. Note: No Water or Trash Services Beyond Mid September.)

Fishing Access Is Available Nearby in Both North and South French Creeks.

the Lower Tie Hack Trailhead Is.25 Mile East of the Campground.

the Snowy Range Offers Endless Recreational Activities for Any Kind of Visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range Contains a Network of Hiking Trails Suitable for Day Hiking and for Extended, Backcountry Trips. Additionally, Streams and Over 100 Lakes in the Area Provide a Variety of Challenging Recreational-Fishing Opportunities in the Area. Popular Attractions Near This Campground Include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter Activities in the Area Include Snowshoeing and Skiing. 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.

Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 11
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

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

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address:

City: , Wyoming

Coordinates: 41.226338, -106.480428

Area Type: Rural

Phone:

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|picnic|water|lake|river|trail|group-site|rv|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

78.6°F
Summer High
10.9°F
Winter Low
13.75″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Jun-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

⚡ Copperline Lodge

Distance: 23.5 miles away

Address: 417 W Rochester Ave, Saratoga, WY

Network: non-networked

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

10243294 French Creek Campground (Wy)