State: Wyoming
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 15
Elevation: 8530
County: Albany
Free: No
About: The campground is comprised 15 campsites in a single tear-drop loop. Some sites are nestled in a dense grove of aspen, fir and spruce, others are in a grassy meadow. The interior road is narrow and rough in places. The campground is convenient to a network of challenging mountain bike trails. There are nearby corrals. Tie City was named for the railroad men who cut the ties for the Union Pacific Railroad from this forest.
Fees: $10 (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Closest Town: Laramie
Directions: From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd, then 0.1 miles to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign (staying on WY 210) and go 1 mile to campground sign, then turn right.