Dugway Campsite 4

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The Dugway Campsite 4 Campsite is a developed, non-reservable, and fee-free campground located in the Upper North Platte watershed of Wyoming. The campsite offers stunning views of the nearby mountains and is situated near several points of interest.

Nearby points of interest include the Medicine Bow National Forest and the Encampment River Wilderness Area. The Medicine Bow National Forest offers over a million acres of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Encampment River Wilderness Area is home to the Encampment River, which offers excellent fishing and scenic views for hikers.

Campground amenities at Dugway Campsite 4 include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is no potable water on-site, so visitors must bring their own water or purify water from nearby streams.

Interesting facts about the area include that the Upper North Platte River is the headwaters of the Platte River, which flows over 1,200 miles through Nebraska before emptying into the Missouri River. The region is also home to several species of wildlife, including moose, elk, and black bears.

The best time of year to visit the area is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s during the day and dropping to the low 40s at night. Visitors should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and potential thunderstorms in the afternoons during the summer months.

Sources:

- USDA Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbr/recarea/?recid=22834
- Wyoming Office of Tourism: https://www.travelwyoming.com/listing/saratoga/dugway-campsite-4
- Weather Spark: https://weatherspark.com/y/26860/Average-Weather-in-June-in-Encampment-Wyoming-United-States-Year-Round

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