Overview

The campground is composed of 19 sites in a single loop among a nice stand of mixed conifers and Aspen. 

Facilities

Yellow Pine Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, pedestal grills, vault toilets, and trash collection. There are no water hookups, electric hookups, or black water hookups.

Natural Features

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. 

Lodgepole pine, aspen, fir, spruce, and shrubs dominate the landscape of the national forests. The Grassland boasts numerous species of grasses and wildflowers that add color to the landscape during warmer months.  

Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. 

Recreation

The campground connects to the Tie City trail system which is a challenging network of mountain bike trails, and is also used in the winter for cross country skiing. 

Nearby Attractions

Vedauwoo Recreation Area is nearby. Vedauwoo is a group of spectacular granite rock formations rising out of the thin soils on Pole Mountain. The area is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and others who enjoy numerous opportunities to follow their own spirit of play in this gorgeous natural landscape.

Important Notices

• There is no potable water at this site. 

• Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the reservation.

• Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation. 

• If the reservation holder doesn't show up on the first day of the reservation, the campsite is released at check-in time (2 pm) the next day.

• There are no electric, water, or sewer hookup services.

• Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

• Campfires at this site are only allowed in USFS approved metal fire rings.

• Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. 

• Only 1 RV/trailer per RV campsite.

• No RVs or camper trailers can park in parking spaces for walk-in tent campsites. These campsites and associated parking are for tent camping only.

• Dogs must be on leash.

• Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

• You are responsible for reading the site descriptions and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.

• Please print off your reservation and display it on your vehicle's dash. Reservation receipt will double as a voucher for day use sites in the Medicine Bow National Forest for the reserved days.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Cross Country Skiing - Cross Country Skiing

Directions

<p>From Laramie, WY, take I-80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210, exit 323. Exit and go left at the stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd. and go 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left, staying on WY 210, and go 2.1 miles to another Happy Jack Recreation Area sign on FR 719. Turn right onto FR 719 and go 1.1 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to campground.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 307-745-2300

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