State: Wyoming
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 16
Elevation: 8307
County: Albany
Free: No
About: 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 own trash). Fishing is available in Douglas Creek.
Fees: $10 (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Closest Town: Centennial, Laramie
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.