Pelton Creek Campground
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. There are picnic tables, toilets, drinking water and fire grates, but you must pack out your own trash, leave no trace. There is a 14 day stay limit.
A trailhead provides wilderness access via the Douglas Creek Trail or the Platte Ridge Trail. There is a stock unloading facility near campground, however no stock are allowed in the campground. Fishing is available in Douglas Creek.
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Reservations
Reservations can be made at recreation.gov.
General Information
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $14 per night
$14 per site
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.07363
Longitude: -106.30352
Directions
From Laramie, take WY 230 west for 40.6 miles to National Forest Recreation Area sign on Forest Route 898. Turn right onto FR 898 and go 8.7 miles to campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.