No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Bow River Campground (WY) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 572 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 572 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 13 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 5 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Of the 572 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 572 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Bow River Campground (WY)
Overview
Bow River Campground hosts 13 campsites and is located on the upper Medicine Bow River. The campground is located next to Bow River in a wooded forest of Lodgepole and Spruce pines and some young Aspen. The campground is quiet and tranquil. This is a pack-in pack-out campground. No trash service in the area.
OHVs can explore the Campbell Lake Loop after July 1, approximately 9 miles south of the campground. Pick up a motor vehicle use map for free at the Ranger station in Saratoga or call to have one emailed to you.
Nearby hiking trails include Rock Creek, Sheep Lake, and Crater Lake.
Recreation
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter activities in the area include snowshoeing and skiing.
Facilities
Bow River Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, and potable water.
Natural Features
This High Elevation and remote campground is surounded by lodge pole pines, alpine firs, & sprous trees. campground is also home to deer, elk, moose, beer, mountain lions etc. Bow river campground is a quick to Bow river where the name of the campground comes from.
Nearby Attractions
The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers
Getting there
Directions: From Saratoga, WY take the Snowy Range Highway east 20 miles to Forest Road 100. Turn onto Forest Road 100 and drive approximately 20 miles to the Bow River campground. This is a slow drive. From Elk Mountain, WY take Carbon County Road 101 south to the National Forest boundary. Continue on Road 101 to Forest Road 100, approximately 2 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 100 and watch for the campground in less than .5 mile.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bow River Campground (WY)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 572 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Bow River Campground (WY). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at Bow River Campground (WY) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 34 ft. 12 of those 13 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Does Bow River Campground (WY) have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 572 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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