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Vedauwoo Designated Dispersed Campsites

Located near I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, Vedauwoo is a popular destination for camping and recreation among locals and visitors alike. Tucked back on Forest Service Road 700 behind the campground, 97 designated dispersed campsites have been put in place. These sites welcome all types of RVs and tent campers. Designated group campsites are available for parties over 8 people. There is easy access to the various trails and other recreation opportunities throughout the Pole Mountain area. There are no services, such as, toilets, electric, water or trash, but each site has a rock fire ring and the 3 group sites have a metal ring/grate. All vehicles and campfires must be within 50 feet of the site marker at all times, 100 feet for group sites. No more than 2 vehicles per site, except for group sites. Length of stay is limited to 16 days at a given site. Please pack out all trash and human and animal waste.

There are multiple trailheads located near this site, such as, the popular Turtle Rock Trailhead. The trail is a short hike that allows for all levels of hikers. It covers a nice loop that passes multiple rock formations and a few beaver ponds tucked back in the tress. Stop into the Laramie Ranger Station for free trail guides.

Vault toilets are located at the Nautilus Rock TH and on FR 700D. No water or other services available. Road is closed February - May, but dispersed campsites are open all year round for hike-in when road is closed.

General Information

Road closed February through May, weather dependent. Dispersed campsites open all year round for hike-in when road is closed

Free

Getting There

Directions

From Laramie, go east on I-80 approximately 16 miles to the Vedauwoo exit (exit 329). After exiting, turn left onto Forest Service Road 700. Travel on the 700 road for approximately 2 miles. This will lead to the designated dispersed sites, which continue along the length of the 700 Road.

From Cheyenne, go west on I-80 approximately 30 miles to the Vedauwoo exit (exit 329). After exiting, turn right onto Forest Service Road 700. Travel east on the 700 road for approximately 2 miles. This will lead to the designated dispersed sites.