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Pelton Creek Campground

Medicine Bow National Forest · WY

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The campground is at the eastern edge of the Platte River Wilderness, and has 16 sites. It is a single loop with one side running parallel to Pelton Creek among Lodgepole pines. Some sites overlook the creek and a meadow. The understory is grass and the sites are fairly close together providing minimal privacy. A trailhead provides wilderness access via the Douglas Creek Trail or the Platte Ridge Trail. 14 day stay limit. Stock unloading facility near campground, however no stock are allowed in the campground. Picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire grates and no refuse receptacles (pack out your own trash, leave no trace). Fishing is available in Douglas Creek.This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Medicine Bow National Forest

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Summit Trail and Crow Creek Loop

3.1 mi387 ftmoderate

Libby Creek Trail From Barber Lake

4.1 mi804 ftmoderate

Encampment River Trail via Purgatory Gulch

5.3 mi1,378 ftmoderate

Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake

6.6 mi1,181 ftmoderate

LaBonte Canyon

5.5 mi692 ftmoderate

Skeleton Trail and Cow Trail

6.5 mi965 ftmoderate

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Trails near Pelton Creek Campground

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Sheep Mountain Trail Through-Hike

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Miner's Cabin Trail

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Tipple Trail

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Lakes Trail to Medicine Bow Peak Trail

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Medicine Bow Peak via Lakes Trail Loop

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Libby Creek Trail From Barber Lake

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4.1 mi804 ftgain
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