Campground · WY
Bow River Campground (WY)
WY · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Bow River Campground (WY) is generally easy to book. Difficulty holds fairly steady across the 4 months we have reservation data for. The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 12 RV sites
- Max RV length 34 ft
Activities: BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, BIKING, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, SCENIC DRIVE
How much does it cost to camp at Bow River Campground (WY)?
There will be a few site that can be reserved on Recreation.gov, only those can be paid with card. first come first serve will use the self pay service at the campground and there you will be able to use Cash or Check. $14 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only. Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service).
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.