Bow River Ranger Station

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming

We can email you the day Bow River Ranger Station opens again.

It is off-season. Bow River Ranger Station has no announced reopening date

The park has this campground closed for the season.

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As of October 2026, Bow River Ranger Station is a campground in Wyoming with 1 campsite. Bow River Ranger Station is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Bow River Ranger Station is located at 41.5264° N, 106.3892° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Bow River Ranger Station reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 13 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 2 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Bow River Ranger Station, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Bow River Ranger Station

Cabin 1
Accessible 1

Amenities

restrooms
showers

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, wildlife.

All sites at Bow River Ranger Station, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BOW RIVER RANGER STATION loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Access
001	Cabin	8	Accessible

About Bow River Ranger Station

Overview

The Bow River Ranger Station (sleeps 10) is an all electric cabin featuring one full bath equipped with one shower, a double sink and toilet, and a 1/2 bath with a toilet and sink. The cabin boasts a large kitchen equipped with basic pots, pans, dishes and silverware, a small living room, and two bedrooms. The first bedroom provides two bunk beds, and the second bedroom offers two bunkbeds and two twin beds. Outside you will find a vault toilet and an outdoor seating area complete with a fire ring and picnic tables. The facility is handicap accessible including a ramp for entrance to the front door. Guests are expected to clean the facility before leaving. No trash service. Please practice pack in and pack out your trash.

Cell phone coverage is fair depending on you carrier. Host is located on site.

Recreation

The Upper Medicine Bow River flows past the back yard and provides fishing and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

Cell phone coverage is fair depending on you carrier. Host is located on site

Natural Features

The house sits on the national forest boundary where sagebrush meets the forest.

Nearby Attractions

Medicine Bow River, Turpin Reservoir, Sand Lake and Bow River Campground are all nearby.

Rules and notices at Bow River Ranger Station

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Bow River Ranger Station on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The water is potable but sometimes discolored. We suggest you bring bottled water for cooking and drinking.

No pets are allowed within the building. Pets must be on leash or lead and must be cleaned up after outside. Saddle or pack animals may not be kept within the administrative area of Bow River Ranger Station.

Additional campers, tents or trailers cannot be set up at this facility.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Bow River Ranger Station FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bow River Ranger Station?

Bow River Ranger Station is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bow River Ranger Station?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bow River Ranger Station, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bow River Ranger Station have?

Bow River Ranger Station has 1 campsites.

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