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Jack Creek Campground (Wy)

Overview

A campground in the Sierra Madre Range that sees medium use in the summer and fall. Facilities include 16 campsites, 4 are pull-through sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and water. The campground has a 14 day stay limit. Jack Creek Guard Station and Jack Creek Crew Quarters are nearby. This campground has primitive roads in the area for OHV riding. Both motorized and non-motorized portions of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are also in the vacinity. Trash Service is NOT Provided

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.  

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area

• Bow River Campground

• Deep Creek Campground

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Pinkham Mountain Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Brush Creek Trails

• Chimney Park Trailhead

• Corner Mountain Trailhead

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Creek Campground

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Green Rock Parking Lot

• Green Rock Picnic Site

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• Meadow Falls Trailhead

• Miner's Cabin Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Routt Access Trailhead

• Ryan Park Campground

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Silver Lake Campground

• Silver Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• South Brush Creek Campground

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Sugarloaf Campground

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

• West Lake Marie

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Keystone Cabins

• Libby Flats Observation Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

Facilities

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.  

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area

• Bow River Campground

• Deep Creek Campground

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Pinkham Mountain Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Brush Creek Trails

• Chimney Park Trailhead

• Corner Mountain Trailhead

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Creek Campground

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• French Creek Campground

• French Creek Canyon Trail

• Green Rock Parking Lot

• Green Rock Picnic Site

• Keystone Cabins

• Lake Owen Trailhead

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Little Laramie Trailhead

• Meadow Falls Trailhead

• Miner's Cabin Trailhead

• North Fork Campground

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Routt Access Trailhead

• Ryan Park Campground

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Silver Lake Campground

• Silver Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

• Snow Survey Cabin

• South Brush Creek Campground

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Sugarloaf Campground

• Tie Hack Lower Trailhead

• Tie Hack Upper Trailhead

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

• West Lake Marie

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area

• Crater Lake Trailhead

• Deep Lake Trail

• Dipper Lake Trail

• Lakes Trailhead

• Lewis Lake Picnic Site

• Libby Lake Picnic Site

• Platte River Wilderness

• Quealy Lake Trailhead

• Rock Creek Trailhead

• Savage Run Wilderness

• Sheep Lake Trailhead

• Six Mile Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area

• Brooklyn Lake Campground

• Keystone Cabins

• Libby Flats Observation Site

• Little Brooklyn Guard Station

• Snow Survey Cabin

• Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

• Tipple Trail Trailhead

Nearby Attractions

Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.

The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers. The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet.

Charges & Cancellations

If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations.

Changes

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:

• Adding or removing nights to your stay.

• Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

• $10 cancellation fee

• Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

• Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

What is “Late”?

For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.

Late Fee

In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here.

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