Hog Park Campground

Overview

Hog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as options for hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It lies high in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests at an elevation of about 8,400 feet.

Recreation

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp

Hog Park Campground

Hog Park Picnic Site

Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area

Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead

Bottle Creek Campground

Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

East Fork - Encampment River Trail

Encampment River Wilderness

Hog Park Campground

Huston Park Wilderness

Jack Creek Campground

Jack Creek Crew Quarters

Jack Creek Guard Station

Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Sierra Madre Area

Baby Lake Trailhead

Big Creek Park Trailhead

Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead

Bottle Creek Campground

Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

Bottle Creek Trails

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead

CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead

CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead

Commissary Park Trailhead

East Fork - Encampment River Trail

Encampment River Wilderness

Green Mountain Falls Trailhead

Green Mountain Trailhead

Hog Park Campground

Huston Park Wilderness

Jack Creek Campground

Jack Creek Crew Quarters

Lost Creek Campground

Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Sierra Madre Area

Baby Lake Trailhead

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead

CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead

CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead

Commissary Park Trailhead

East Fork - Encampment River Trail

Encampment River Wilderness

Green Mountain Trailhead

Huston Park Wilderness

Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

Hog Park Campground

Jack Creek Crew Quarters

Jack Creek Guard Station

Sandstone Cabin

Viewing Plants

Areas for Viewing Plants at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

Hog Park Campground

Jack Creek Crew Quarters

Jack Creek Guard Station

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

Encampment River Wilderness

Green Mountain Falls Trailhead

Hog Park Campground

Huston Park Wilderness

Facilities

Hog Park has 50 sunny campsites, spread over three loops in the campground.

There are 27 reservable sites in the first two loops: sites 1 through 16, and sites 18,19,31,32 and sites 44 through 50.

The campground recommends tents and small campers for the 22 non-reservable, first come sites on the back loop. These are smaller sites and the loop has a tight turning radius.

Facilities include picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets and trash service. There is a boat ramp near the campground.

Natural Features

Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains. There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness. Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area. This byway is known for its scenic views, especially during fall when the colors are changing.

This area has many activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.

This campground has been logged to remove all beetle killed trees and is now a sunny campground with a broad view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Areas of interest include the Continental Divide, Green Mountain Falls and the Encampment River headwaters.

$20 per night per site. Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags.

Self Service Fee Area For First Come First Server.

Cash & Check Accepted ( Please Make Checks Out to USDA FOREST SERVICE)

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).