Friend Park Camp Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 4, 2025
Friend Park Campground, located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest at the southern edge of the Laramie Range in Wyoming, offers 10 established, first-come, first-served campsites (no dispersed camping).
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Summary
No reservations or permits are needed, and there’s a small nightly fee. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, and non-potable water (bring your own or treat on-site sources). RVs can access the area, though there are no hookups. The campground is set in a scenic, forested valley near North Laramie River, offering a peaceful, remote vibe. Nearby trails include the Friend Park Trailhead leading into the Platte River Wilderness. Best visited June–September for mild weather.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Friend Park Camp
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Friend Park Campground
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Friend Park
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Roaring Fork Trailhead
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Roaring Fork Camp
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Esterbrook Camp 3
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
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93cfs |
North Platte River Below Glendo Reservoir
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5710cfs |
Box Elder Creek At Boxelder
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26cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
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143cfs |
North Platte River At Orin
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671cfs |
Deer Creek In Canyon
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6cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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LAPRELE CREEK SNOTEL
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