Bureau of Land Management · Rock Springs Field Office · WY
Sweetwater Guard Station Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
The Sweetwater Guard Station Campground has 3 walk-in campsites and 8 pull-in sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings at each. The Campground is nestled at the base of the Wind River Mountains and sits next to the Sweetwater River. On the other side of the river is the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This campground is located about 73 miles from Rock Springs and 69 miles from Lander. The access road is an improved dirt road, typically well-maintained during summer months. There is no winter maintenance, and the site is typically accessible only by snowmobile during winter. Keep reading
Additional facilities include a pit toilet and trash receptacles that are secured against bears with a carabineer-type clip. There are no hookups or potable water available. This free, accessible site is first come, first served.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
No fee, no reservations.
Stay limit14 days
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Your representative
This campground sits in WY-00. This member’s public-lands record →
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