Curtis Gulch Campground

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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG Fees: $14/night Season: June to October Status: closed Reservations: recreation.gov Overview Curtis Gulch Campground sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet, at the end of the long and scenic LaBonte Canyon. There are 6 sites along a bend in the creek with picnic tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, a vault toilet, pump water well, and trash bins. Recreation Recreation The canyon bottom is about 6,700 feet in elevation and has granite rock formations for technical rock climbing and photography. LaBonte Creek runs through the entire length of the canyon and offers anglers many opportunities to catch the rainbow trout stocked annually by the WGFD. For OHV riding, the LaBonte Canyon Trail starts at the back of the campground, and The Big Bear Trail System is located just 1/4 mile up the canyon. Both are 50” or less OHV trails but are also commonly used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. FSRD #610, Devil's Pass, and the South Fork LaBonte Trails to the south offer… Getting there: From Douglas WY (30 miles), Take State Highway 91 west then south from Douglas for 22 miles, Converse County Road 16 continuing as Albany County Road 61 south for 14 miles, and east on Forest Road #658 for 4 miles. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car when dry. Rules: No horses in the campground. Phone: 307-358-4690 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10299342 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: MBRTB