Silver Lake Campground (WY)
Ryan Park, Wyoming · 10,479 ft · In Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 10,479 ft (3,194 m)10,479 ft3,194 m
Sites17
Silver Lake Campground (WY) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people
- 002Standard · up to 8 people
- 003Standard · up to 8 people
- 004Standard · up to 8 people
- 005Standard · up to 8 people
- 006Standard · up to 8 people
- 007Standard · up to 8 people
- 008Standard · up to 8 people
- 009Standard · up to 8 people
- 010Standard · up to 8 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area. Facilities include 17 campsites with 3 RV pull-throughs (trailers under 32'), picnic tables, toilets, water, fire grates, and trash receptacles with a 14 day stay limit. There are two trailheads at the campground. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek CanyonTrail and Miners Cabin Trail.
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.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Silver Lake Campground (WY): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 81% chance of rain33°25°
- ThuSnow, 82% chance of rain32°15°
- FriSunny43°24°
- SatSunny47°28°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain45°27°
Nearby camping
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Snow Survey Cabin
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Ryan Park
Sugarloaf Campground (WY)
Public Land · 4.5 mi · Centennial
Ryan Park
Public Land · 7.0 mi · Ryan Park
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Ryan Park share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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