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Bow River Ranger Station

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandMedicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG ยท Saratoga, Wyoming
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About Bow River Ranger Station

Bow River Ranger Station is a national park campground at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Bow River Ranger Station is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG include Brooklyn Lake Campground, Sugarloaf Campground (WY), Little Brooklyn Lake Guard, Snow Survey Cabin and South Brush Creek Campground (WY).

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Total reservations in June โ€” 2023: 3 ยท 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Saratoga, Wyoming

Coordinates

41.5264, -106.3892

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 9 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Bow River Ranger Station FAQ

How far in advance should I book Bow River Ranger Station?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Bow River Ranger Station?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Bow River Ranger Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Bow River Ranger Station right now?

Bow River Ranger Station is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Bow River Ranger Station located?

Bow River Ranger Station is located in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, near Saratoga, Wyoming.

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