Six Mile Campground

Area Status: Closed

Located in a saddle above the North Platte River, providing access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area, Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230.  The campground offers 9 sites - 3 of which are pull through sites.  Sites offer picnic tables and fire grates.  Potable water and trash services are available during summer months.  Hiking and fishing opportunities abound in this area! 

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: Closed for 2024 Season. 
Operational Hours: Open seasonally, weather dependent.   
Reservations: Of the 9 campsites, 6 are reservable through recreation.gov, the rest are first-come, first-served.  
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
Fees: $20 per site.
Permit Info: No permit required
Open Season: June - September
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Closest Towns: Encampment, WY
Water: Potable Water Available
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Information Center: Forest Service/Visitor center located at 2171 S. HWY 130, Saratoga, WY 82331

General Information

Directions:

From Encampment take Highway 230 southeast for approximately 27 miles to Forest Road #492. Turn left onto 492 and travel two miles to Six Mile Campground.


Parking:

A separate parking area is available for hikers and river floaters. Popular activities nearby include fishing, floating the North Platte River and hiking the Platte River Trail.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 9 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites 1 of 9

River and Stream Fishing

The North Platte River is classified as a blue-ribbon trout stream by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Fish species present include brook, brown and rainbow trout. Douglas Creek also offers good fishing opportunities. Special fishing regulations apply to the North Platte River upstream of Saratoga, Wyoming.

All watercraft (except for inflatables 10’ or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Decals are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) online, at regional offices and at automated license vendors. For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the WGFD in Laramie or Cheyenne.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.0444281520001

  Longitude : 
-106.398989824

  Elevation : 
7800