Vedauwoo Campground (WY)

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Vedauwoo Campground is composed of two camping areas, the main Vedauwoo Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground. The main Vedauwoo Campground includes two loops with 29 campsites of standard nonelectric sites and walk-in tent sites. Vedauwoo Tent Campground contains a loop of 20 tent-only sites. All sites have tables, fire rings, trash pick up and access to vault toilets. Potable water may be available inside the main campground, look for the water handpump. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks.

The main Vedauwoo Campground and the Vedauwoo Tent Campground will both have a mix of reservation sites and first-come, first-served sites for the 2024 season. If you are not reserving your site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by cash or check once you are at the campground.

Vedauwoo Campground has sites that accommodate tents, trailers and RVs while Vedauwoo Tent Campground accomodates tents with parking spaces for a normal sized vehicle. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and pedestal grills. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and a water handpump. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. 

Handpump water may be available in the main campground from July to September. These dates may vary due to weather, well and/or pump maintenance, and water testing requirements. As such, we encourage you to bring your own water or call ahead. 

Need to Know

Natural Features

The campground winds around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders. 

Nearby Attractions

Popular attractions near this campground include Turtle Rock Trail, Box Canyon Trail, and the Tie City trail system.

Recreation

The rock formations at Vedauwoo provide oppotrunity for all types of rock climbing. 

Sightseeing and wildflower viewing begin within a short walk or drive from any campsite. Turtle Rock trail leaves from the campground and winds its way between multiple rock formations while passing meadows, streams, beaver ponds and forested areas. Box Canyon trail leaves from the picnic area, contains great views along a short distance and is fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Contact Information

Mailing

Laramie Ranger District 2468 Jackson Street ATTN: Recreation Program Laramie WY 82070

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 307-745-2300

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Laramie, WY, take Interstate 80 east 15.8 miles to Vedauwoo Road/ exit 329. Exit and go to stop sign; turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.

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