Sweetwater Guard Station Campground
Atlantic City, Wyoming · 8,251 ft
Photo by BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner, Lauren Hazzard. · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,251 ft (2,515 m)8,251 ft2,515 m
- Land
- Rock Springs Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
Amenities
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About
The Sweetwater Guard Station Campground has 3 walk-in campsites and 8 pull-in sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings at each. The Campground is nestled at the base of the Wind River Mountains and sits next to the Sweetwater River. On the other side of the river is the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
This campground is located about 73 miles from Rock Springs and 69 miles from Lander. The access road is an improved dirt road, typically well-maintained during summer months. There is no winter maintenance, and the site is typically accessible only by snowmobile during winter.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities and Recreation.gov · · Edit
Good to know
- Stay limit: 14 days
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sweetwater Guard Station Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers Likely, 60% chance of rain44°30°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain43°25°
- FriSunny51°33°
- SatSunny52°35°
- SunSunny52°35°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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