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Hog Park Campground
Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags.
The Hog Park Campground is located in Encampment, Wyoming on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. This is a sunny area with an open view of the reservoir and night sky.
AMENITIES: Picnic tables, vault toilets, potable water, and fire grates.
NUMBER OF SITES: 50 for tents and trailers
MAX TRAILER LENGTH: 30ft
CAMP HOST: Yes, located on site
ELEVATION: 8,400
FIRE BANS/RESTRICTIONS:
Please check with the Brush Creek Hayden Ranger station prior to your arrival to find out if campfires are allowed as fire restrictions and fire bans can go into effect at any given time 307-326-5258
DAY USE AREA: Across the Reservoir is a day-use picnic area with tables and a vault toilet.
ACTIVITIES:
- HIKING AND BACKPACKING: Opportunities nearby include:
- Huston Park
- Encampment River
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness areas.
*For more detailed hiking information go to homepage, click recreation, click day hiking, then click on the area of interest.
- FISHING AND BOATING: A boat dock, ramp and parking area located near the campground.
- FISH SPECIES: Hog Park Reservoir is stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Hog Park Creek and the Encampment River, located below the reservoir support populations of brook, brown and rainbow trout.
WATERCRAFT: All watercraft (except for inflatables 10' or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal.
- For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) in Cheyenne or Laramie.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 10/13/22 - Closed for season. |
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| Operational Hours: | SEASON: Weather and snow can create a short season if there are late Spring snows and/or early Fall snows. Open mid-June (weather permitting), gates close for the winter Mid September) _______________________________________________________________________________________ STAY LIMIT: The maximum stay is 14 nights. _______________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: This campground is managed by the Ranger Station in Saratoga (Brush Creek Hayden Ranger District), 2171 S. HWY 130, Saratoga, WY 82331 Calls are taken M-F 8am-4:30pm at 307-326-5258 _______________________________________________________________________________________ (Reservations are not managed here, please see reservation section for details) |
| Reservations: | RESERVATIONS: May be made up to 6 months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling the National Recreation Service at 877-444-6777
Sites that are not reserved can be taken on a walk-in basis (if available). |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | $10 per night per site. $5 per additional vehicle(s) per day Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags. |
| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | mid June - September |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Encampment, WY |
| Water: | water currently offline 7/21 |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District 307-326-5258 2171 Highway 130 Saratoga, WY 82331 |
General Information
Directions:From Encampment, take WY Highway 70 west five miles to Forest Road 550 and the Hog Park Reservoir sign. Turn onto Forest Road 550 and drive approximately 16 miles to FR 496. Continue on Forest Road 496 for 1.5 mile to the campground sign. Turn right, cross the dam, and into the campground. Once you leave WY Highway 70 you will be on a gravel road that may have wash-boards in the curves.
Activities
Campground Camping
50 sites for tents and trailers
Max trailer length is 30 feet
| No. of Sites | 49 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=74169\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Hog Park Reservoir is stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The lake supports populations of brook trout, rainbow trout and Splake (a hybrid of a male brook trout and female lake trout).
All watercraft (except for inflatables 10' or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the WGFD in Cheyenne or Laramie.
| Status: | Open |
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River and Stream Fishing
Hog Park Creek and the Encampment River, located below the reservoir support populations of brook, brown and rainbow trout.
Day Hiking
Day hiking and backpacking opportunities nearby include Huston Park, Encampment River and Mount Zirkel Wilderness areas. For more hiking information go to homepage, click recreation, click day hiking and the area.
Big Game Hunting
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Day Use Opportunity: Across the Reservoir is a day-use picnic area with tables and a vault toilet.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Max 30 feet length |
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| Picnic tables: | Day use picnic tables in addition to campsites |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Accessible: | |
| Boat ramp: | Located near campground |
| Drinking water: |