USDA Forest Service · Wyoming

Six Mile Campground

USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States

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Cost
Overnight Use: Single Site: $20 per night Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
8,028 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
SIXMILE GAP (NFSR 492) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
Nearest town
Encampment, WY
Activities
Bicycling, Boating, Camping, Tent, Fishing, River / Stream, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking

Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.

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About

US Forest Service campground. Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230. Located in a saddle above the North Platte River and provides access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area. NUMBER OF SITES: 6 and 3 pull-thru sites MAX TRAILER LENGTH: 30 AMENITIES: Picnic tables, bear canisters for food storage, vault toilets, potable water, fire grates and trash service. ELEVATION: 7,606 FIRE BANS/RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Brush Creek Hayden Ranger station prior to your arrival to find out if campfires are allowed as fire restrictions and fire bans can go into effect at any given time. For most current updates, call 307-326-5258 CAMP HOST ON SITE: No PETS: Allowed, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times. ACTIVITIES:FLOATING: North Platte River. A separate parking area is available for hikers and river floaters. FISHING: The North Platte River is classified as a blue-ribbon trout stream by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Fish species present include brook, brown and rainbow trout. *Special fishing regulations apply to the North Platte River upstream of Saratoga, Wyoming. Douglas Creek also offers good fishing opportunities. All watercraft (except for inflatables 10’ or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Decals are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) online, at regional offices and at automated license vendors. For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Laramie or Cheyenne. Open season: June . Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January26°5°-26°39°11 of 11
February29°10°-13°44°11 of 11
March38°16°-1°60°11 of 11
April45°21°-1°61°11 of 11
May58°31°16°71°11 of 11
June73°42°30°86°2 of 11
July80°50°41°89°0 of 11
August78°48°41°85°0 of 11
September71°41°18°82°1 of 11
October54°29°-14°68°10 of 10
November40°13°-12°56°10 of 10
December29°6°-13°40°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

Trails nearby

All 375 trails in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.

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