8 Secret Blm Campgrounds In Wyoming With No Crowds

Are you looking for a campsite in Wyoming, but feeling discouraged because the National Parks are all sold out, and the dispersed camping in western Wyoming is getting more and more crowded? Here are a few campgrounds that are still under the radar. Be sure to check each campsite’s BLM page, linked in each image caption, for specific information about usage, restrictions, and seasonality.

Hogan and Luce Campground

Flickr / BLM Wyoming This waterfront campground sits on the Hogan Reservoir 18 miles north of Cody, off of Highway 120. There are picnic tables and bear boxes, plus facilities for horse trailer parking and post corrals. It’s a great spot for primitive camping in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, close to the Beartooth Highway and Absaroka Range.

For more information, click here. Hogan Reservoir, Wyoming 82414, USA

Golden Currant

Flickr / BLM Wyoming If you’re looking for a place to lay out under the stars or cast a reel, there’s no better spot than Golden Currant. This primitive campground is ideal for tent camping - though you’ll find no water at the site and you’ll have to bring your own. You could relax on the banks of the North Platte River. Though you won’t be far from Casper, you’ll feel like you’re on a different planet.

For more information, click here. Golden Current Campground, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, Trapper Rd, Casper, WY 82604, USA

Buffalo Creek Campground

Flickr / Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Creek is one of our favorite campgrounds. It sits on the Middle Fork of the Buffalo River, and the drive in is one of the most scenic byways in the state, the South Bighorn/Red Wall Back Country Byway. There are only four sites here, but each one has a fire ring. You’ll find a vault toilet, which is great to have in such a primitive campground, but you will have to bring your own water.

For more information, click here. Buffalo Creek Campground Road, Buffalo Creek Campground Rd, Wyoming 82648, USA

Cottonwood Campground

Flickr / BLM Wyoming Cottonwood is fairly developed, as far as this list goes. You’ll find it in Jeffrey City, in the Green Mountain area. It’s a great place to stay if you want to make a vacation out of exploring Wyoming’s mining ghost towns, as it’s close to South Pass and Atlantic City. There are 18 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, water, vault toilets, and there’s even space for your RV to park.

For more information, click here. Cottonwood Campground, Wyoming, USA

Teton Reservoir Recreation Site

Google Local / Melinda H. There are five campgrounds at Teton Reservoir, a beautiful campground in the Great Divide Basin. It’s a popular spot for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching. There’s a boat ramp here, so you can enjoy the reservoir during your stay.

For more information, click here. Teton Reservoir, Wyoming, USA

Buffaloberry Campground

Flickr / BLM Wyoming Buffaloberry is a charming, tiny campground near Alcova. There are only four sites here, but they each have tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. There’s a vault toilet, too! People come here for fishing, picnicking, and to relax in nature.

For more information, click here. 42.68255993, -106.6232717

Rim Campground

Flickr / BLM Wyoming The Rim Campground is in the Muddy Mountain area and provides a great way to enjoy a peaceful getaway near Casper. This is an ADA-accessible campground with access to ADA trails with overlooks of the Muddy Mountain area.

For more information, click here. 42.680857, -106.25858

Five Springs Falls Campground

Flickr / BLM Wyoming Five Springs Falls is a closely guarded secret for many Wyomingites. This primitive campground has 19 sites across two separate areas, and it’s an ideal spot for hikers and backpackers exploring the Absaroka area. If you choose to stick around the campground, you’ll have plenty of recreation options too, because the beautiful Five Springs Falls is just a short walk from any of the sites.

For more information, click here. 44.80565, -107.97032

The next time the national park’s campgrounds are full, check out any of these. They’re fantastic!

Flickr / BLM Wyoming

This waterfront campground sits on the Hogan Reservoir 18 miles north of Cody, off of Highway 120. There are picnic tables and bear boxes, plus facilities for horse trailer parking and post corrals. It’s a great spot for primitive camping in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, close to the Beartooth Highway and Absaroka Range.