Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10299342
When Curtis Gulch Campground reopens
Curtis Gulch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 2, 2026 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 276 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 2, 2026): 150 open for online reservation · 56 reserved · 70 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 6 monitored sites, 5 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
45.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 150 of 276 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 2, 2026Not open online45.7%
Open site-nights150 / 276
Reserved (of online inventory)56 / 206
Weekday openings82
Weekend openings68
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 82 fall on weekdays and 68 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 118 of 186 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 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 | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 6 | 24 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
150 open site-nights across 5 sites at Curtis Gulch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 10 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 25 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ft | None | 35 | 21 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +23 more |
| 4 | 55 ft | None | 33 | 16 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +21 more |
| 2 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 19 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| 3 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 19 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| 6 | 36 ft | None | 24 | 16 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +12 more |
About Curtis Gulch Campground
Overview
Curtis Gulch Campground sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet, at the end of the long and scenic LaBonte Canyon. There are 6 sites along a bend in the creek with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins.
Recreation
Recreation
The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography. LaBonte Creek runs through the entire length of the canyon and offers anglers many opportunities to catch the rainbow trout stocked annually by the WGFD. For OHV riding, the LaBonte Canyon Trail starts at the back of the campground, and The Big Bear Trail System is located just 1/4 mile up the canyon. Both are 50” or less OHV trails but are also commonly used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. FSRD #610, Devil's Pass, and the South Fork LaBonte Trails to the south offer additional opportunities for adventure. The Curtis Gulch Trail is non-motorized and starts at the trail parking area just outside the campground.
The Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Central Wyoming. The Douglas Ranger District manages the Laramie Peak and Thunder Basin National Grasslands. Year-round recreation uses include hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, OHV riding, dirt bike riding, camping, biking, and horseback trail riding. Primary access across the district is by I-25 and Highway 59.
Mountain Biking
• Curtis Gulch Trail
• Labonte Canyon Trail
• Big Bear Canyon Trails
Rock Climbing
• Curtis Gulch Trail
Day Hiking
• Curtis Gulch Trail
• Labonte Canyon Trail
• Big Bear Canyon Trails
Backpacking
• Curtis Gulch Trail
• Big Bear Canyon Trails
• Labonte Canyon Trail
Horseback riding
• Curtis Gulch Trail
• Labonte Canyon Trail
• Big Bear Canyon Trails
OHV Riding
•Labonte Canyon Trail
• Devils Pass/South Fork Labonte Trails
• Big Bear Canyon Trails
Facilities
There are 6 sites tucked into a bend of the LaBonte Creek with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins.
Natural Features
The Curtis Gulch Campground is located at the end of FSRD 658 in LaBonte Canyon. The natural beauty of the steep canyon sides, LaBonte Creek running the length of the entire canyon, and patches of aspen within the mature conifer forest, makes this area one of the most popular and frequently visited on the district.
Nearby Attractions
LaBonte Creek and Toltec Reservoir offer anglers many fishing opportunities. Brumley FSRD 690, Devil's Pass FSRD 610, and the FSTR 635 S Fork LaBonte trails offer OHV riders additional areas to explore.
6 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Douglas WY (30 miles), Take State Highway 91 west then south from Douglas for 22 miles, Converse County Road 16 continuing as Albany County Road 61 south for 14 miles, and east on Forest Road #658 for 4 miles. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car when dry.
2250 East Richards St, Douglas, WY 82633307-358-4690
BackpackingBikingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingMountain ClimbingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsPhotographyRock ClimbingSwimmingWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10299342 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10299342 · Curtis Gulch Campground · Douglas WY12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Curtis Gulch Campground?
Reservations for Curtis Gulch Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 150 of 276 tracked site-nights are currently open (54.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 16:19 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.
How often do new openings appear at Curtis Gulch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Curtis Gulch Campground?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 25 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Curtis Gulch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 6 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Curtis Gulch Campground?
October 2026, with 118 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Curtis Gulch Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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