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Dark-sky camping in Wyoming
659 camps in Wyoming under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Mammoth155 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Alta70 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Cody50 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Story47 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Centennial39 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Wyoming are good for stargazing?
659 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 291 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Aug, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 43°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 19% also offer hiking, 17% also offer fishing, 13% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in WyomingThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Firehole Canyon CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalFirehole Canyon Campground is located on the far northeastern shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir within the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Rock Springs, Wyoming…
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Station Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalStation Creek Campground is located in beautiful Snake River Canyon, just 27 miles southwest of Jackson, in western Wyoming. It sits at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing…
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Honeycomb Buttes WsaFederal campground · Free · No cell signalThe Honeycomb Buttes WSA encompasses 39,908 acres of BLM-administered land, 640 acres of split estate and 640 acres of state land. This WSA is one of the best examples of badlands…
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Green MountainFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalGreen Mountain is located in southcentral Wyoming about ten miles south of Jeffrey City and about 50 miles northwest of Rawlins (as the crow flies). It contains the [Cottonwood…
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Threemile CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThreemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming.…
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Weeping Rock CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalWeeping Rock Campground is a popular spot for fishers, campers and picnickers and offers fishing and boat access to the Green River. It has 10 campsites with picnic tables, barbecue grills…
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Brush Creek Work Center BarrackFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe cabin offers an ideal winter playground, with a snowy landscape perfect for recreation. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities. The Brush Creek Cross-Country Ski…
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Ryan ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRyan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and…
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Free camps for stargazing
- Twin Buttes WsaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The Twin Buttes WSAs encompass 8164 acres. The WSA is characterized by highly eroded badlands with scattered patches of sagebrush, grass and juniper. The Twin Buttes are prominent…
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North Table Rock Camping AreaFederal campground · Free · No cell signalThis camping area used by large recreation vehicles to serve as a base camp for OHV use in the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area. Because it is typically used by self-contained vehicles…
View camp →- Red Lake WsaFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The Red Lake WSA encompasses 9,515 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. Rolling brush covered hills and stabilized dunes border the flat dry lake bed of Red…
View camp → - Willow Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This campground is located on the south shore of Willow Lake, 14 miles north of Pinedale on a dirt road. This is an undeveloped campground and receives minimal levels of maintenance. Few…
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