Hog Park Reservoir

Hog Park Reservoir offers a scenic boat launch in the high country of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Encampment, Wyoming. The boat ramp is located approximately 0.6 miles from the Hog Park Campground entrance, making it easily accessible for day-use paddlers and boaters. The reservoir sits at an elevation of about 8,400 feet, surrounded by mountain views and the Continental Divide landscape.

The nearby Hog Park Campground provides full facilities including picnic tables, drinking water, vault toilets, and fire grates for those planning overnight trips. Campground reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777, with nightly fees of $20 per site. Note that the campground has no trash services, so pack out all waste. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This location works well for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quieter mountain reservoir experience, with additional opportunities for fishing and hiking the nearby Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

**Directions:** From Encampment, travel west on Highway 70 for approximately 6 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 550 and head south about 16 miles. Continue 3 miles past the junction of Forest Roads 550 and 496, and follow signs to the campground and boat ramp.

Overview
Hog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as options for hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It lies high in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests at an elevation of about 8,400 feet.Recreation

Lake and Pond Fishing
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Overview
Hog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as options for hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It lies high in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests at an elevation of about 8,400 feet.Recreation

Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area


Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp
Hog Park Campground
Hog Park Picnic Site
Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park

River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area


Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
Bottle Creek Campground
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
East Fork - Encampment River Trail
Encampment River Wilderness
Hog Park Campground
Huston Park Wilderness
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Jack Creek Guard Station
Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Day Hiking
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Baby Lake Trailhead
Big Creek Park Trailhead
Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
Bottle Creek Campground
Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
Bottle Creek Trails
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
Commissary Park Trailhead
East Fork - Encampment River Trail
Encampment River Wilderness
Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
Green Mountain Trailhead
Hog Park Campground
Huston Park Wilderness
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Lost Creek Campground
Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Sierra Madre Area

Baby Lake Trailhead
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
CDNST - Deep Jack Trailhead
CDNST - Pipeline Trailhead
CDNST - Red Mountain Trailhead
Commissary Park Trailhead
East Fork - Encampment River Trail
Encampment River Wilderness
Green Mountain Trailhead
Huston Park Wilderness
Purgatory Gulch Trailhead

Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
Hog Park Campground
Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Jack Creek Guard Station
Sandstone Cabin

Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Sierra Madre Area

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
Hog Park Campground
Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Jack Creek Guard Station

Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Sierra Madre Area


Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
Encampment River Wilderness
Green Mountain Falls Trailhead
Hog Park Campground
Huston Park Wilderness

Facilities
Hog Park has 50 sunny campsites, spread over three loops in the campground. There are 27 reservable sites in the first two loops: sites 1 through 16, and sites 18,19,31,32 and sites 44 through 50.The campground recommends tents and small campers for the 22 non-reservable, first come sites on the back loop. These are smaller sites and the loop has a tight turning radius.Facilities include picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets and trash service. There is a boat ramp near the campground.
Natural Features
Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains. There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness. Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area. This byway is known for its scenic views, especially during fall when the colors are changing. 

This area has many activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly 3 million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.This campground has been logged to remove all beetle killed trees and is now a sunny campground with a broad view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Areas of interest include the Continental Divide, Green Mountain Falls and the Encampment River headwaters.

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