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Lake Owen Campground

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The campground is adjacent to Lake Owen. It is comprised of two loops under a dense stand of Lodgepole pines and a few Aspen. Both loops have sites overlooking the lake and site with scenic views of the Snowy Range. There are 28 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick-up, vault toilets. The understory is grass, but sites are well separated providing adequate privacy. There is a 14 day stay limit. Owen Lake is 55 acres and offers fishing and boating access. It is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    22 mi
  • trailhead

    Lincoln Gulch

    3.6 mi
  • attraction

    Red Mountain Pass

    14 mi
  • recreation site

    Lake Owen Fishing Pier

    0.6 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: LAKE MTN in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.