The best forest camping near Cheyenne

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Looking for a camping experience near Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by a lush forest? Look no further than Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 346 options available specifically in the Cheyenne area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your forest-loving needs. Explore popular campsites like Buford Canyon (175 reviews), Rocky Mountain Glamping (114 reviews), and Little Cabin with a view (108 reviews). With an average price per night of $30 and options available for as low as $30, camping in the forest near Cheyenne has never been more accessible. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, toilets, and showers, and indulge in activities like exploring historic sites, wildlife watching, and swimming. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and create unforgettable memories at your dream campsite!

96% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Map ! Unassigned Sites
Notice Outdoor Kitchen, Garbage, dog walking station
Shower NO Office call or text when you get settled

1. Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

95%
(872)
6.5mi from Cheyenne · 273 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cheyenne, WY
Rustic Ranchette on the Wyoming Plains Primitive boondocking — no RV dump station or hookups. Simple, no-fuss camping for RVs, tents, buses, vans, and car campers. Electric sites (110/20 AMP) available. Unique stays available year-round: 🔥 22-ft Tipi Rental – Warm, furnished, sleeps 2-8. 🐴 Horsebox Renovation – Cozy, guest favorite. 🛌 Guesthouse rooms also available (see below). 🎆 4th of July Weekend Available! No fireworks on-site — enjoy 360° fireworks shows from a distance. 🤠 Cheyenne Frontier Days Event — July 18-27 at Last Chance Camp! Book direct or see “Event Listings” below. Amenities & Facilities: 🔥 Hot outdoor shower — seasonal, on-demand hot water by the kitchen. Indoor showers available off-season on request. 🍳 Large community kitchen by the barns with electric burners, toaster ovens, gas grills, coffee & tea, deep well water, dining table, and utensils. 🚽 Port-a-pot on site. 🔥 Firepit for gathering. 🌾 Explore the hidden labyrinth, prairie land, and farm life with horses, chickens, and Barnie the barn cat. Dog Policy, Ranch Style: 🐾 If the tail ain’t waggin’ & hair’s pricklin’—leash up and command “OUT” to other dogs before a bark becomes a bite. 💩 Scoop your dog’s poop. 👀 Eyes on eyes — keep watch, no zoning out off-leash. Camping Info: 🏕️ Self-sufficient camping — be prepared, no office on-site. 🚰 Deep well water available. 🚫 No sewage or greywater dumping — $500 fine. 🔇 Quiet generators only (max 60 dB), off by 9 PM, on after 7 AM. 🛻 Pick a spot, message Christine on arrival/departure. Location & Check-In: 📍 2 miles east of I-25 / Exit 16 (search: Tractor Supply, Cheyenne, WY) 🕛 Check-in: 12 PM – 12 AM | Check-out: around 12 PM (flexible) Late arrivals: SHHH… fuss in the morning. Lights out! Local Highlights: 🌲 31 mi. Kurt Gowdy State Park: hike, kayak, Hidden Falls 🪨 41 mi. Vedauwoo: rock formations and trails 🍽️ 21 mi: The Bunk House Bar & Grill: very western dining & live music 🏛️ Downtown Cheyenne (7 miles) — State Capitol, Rib & Chop House, breweries 🥩 2.5 miles to The Little Bear / The Brand Bar — local beef & brews Guesthouse & Lodging: 🛌 Guesthouse & Unique stays, year-round. 🚿 Guesthouse shower $5 (subject to availability, call/text). Let’s make it a great stay, Christine & Steve 307-640-0697
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$23
 / night
The Last Resort

3. The Last Resort

100%
(33)
26mi from Cheyenne · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · Carpenter, WY
An oasis on the prairie: 640 acre working organic wheat farm with lots of open space. Secluded treed tent sites and pull through RV sites. 30 miles from Cheyenne. Short distance off I-80. Shelter available, if needed. Dark skies perfect for star-gazing. Coyotes, deer, antelope often spotted. Native wildflowers. Within 30 miles of 17 museums. Potable water. Porta-potties. No dump sites. Communal kitchen available. Bad coffee at 6am - gets worse after that. Farm fresh eggs for sale. Laundry and showers available for extra fee. Great hosts know all about the local attractions. 180 acres for hiking, and mountain biking. Historic barn. Large communal picnic area with fire pit and propane grill. Two other fire pits and grills on site. Leashed pets allowed. Handicap accessible site and amenities (although not paved). Come enjoy some western hospitality!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Riverside Colorado

7. Riverside Colorado

100%
(1)
41mi from Cheyenne · 37 sites · Lodging · Bellvue, CO
Enjoy a canyon retreat like no other. Riverside Colorado is nestled in the Roosevelt National Forest in Bellvue, Colorado. Guests have plenty of options for where they rest their heads. Choose a fun and unique tiny home, a quaint and airy cabin or one of our rustic glamps. Whether you want to have air conditioning and running water, or you want to be camping in a tent with a comfortable bed and the gorgeous sound of the Poudre River flowing nearby, we've got a great place for you to stay. Amenities at Riverside don't stop at the cozy residences. Our offerings include espresso for purchase at our adorable airstream-turned-coffee-cart, Kind Bean. We also have a store on site, Poudre Park Market, which is here to help with any personal care items, snacks or beer you may have forgotten. Amenities also include free shuttle rides for our patrons. If you intend to go to a show at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Riverside will get you safely to the Mish and back so all you have to do is enjoy the music and the ambiance of our beautiful Poudre Canyon. We look forward to seeing you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$170
 / night
Railroad Campgrounds

8. Railroad Campgrounds

87%
(15)
8.5mi from Cheyenne · 21 sites · Tents · Cheyenne, WY
Come stay at RailRoad Camp, ONLY 3.5 miles from Laramie County fairgrounds 11 miles from Frontier Park for Cheyenne Frontier Days!! Beautiful "dry" camping spots available for tents, Truck top campers, and camper vans. No RVs or pull behind campers. The property has over 400 trees, porta potties will be available, and an outdoor shower will be installed soon! Well Water also available to fill Campers if needed. Horses welcomed with prior approval with host, but limited spots available for horses. The camp host is willing to arrange rides to and from Frontier Park as well as Laramie County Fairgrounds with notice and fee as long as host is available. We look forward to sharing our beautiful piece of Wyoming with you! Camping areas are available in any of the white outlined areas as designated by campsite signs and designated spots outlined on Hip Camp. Parking is the area highlighted in blue. If it gets full, can also park in the back pasture area. Porta potties are located at the light green way point. Water hydrants are located at the Blue X waypoints. We do have honey bee hives on property, which are located with the Yellow X waypoint. You are more than welcome to view them if you would like, just please do not touch the hives or any of their watering frames which are black. We also have Chicken coops on property with 26 hens and 2 roosters which are located at the red waypoint with the bird. They do enjoy going up to people and eating out of hands. They might peck slightly when trying to eat though. The 2 roosters do protect their hens. Park vehicle in the blue highlighted area as to not have vehicle traffic in the grassed areas down the tree rows. Also, to not have someone accidentally run over a small tree. Please watch out for pink flags. Those markers are for smaller trees so they are easy to spot and not broken down by stepping on them. You are more than welcome to drive along the right side of the property just past the blue area to the back pasture area if you need to for unloading gear for the back wooded tent sites. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to my cell number at 678-618-8190 anytime! ***ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES***
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$35
 / night

Looking for a camping experience near Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by a lush forest? Look no further than Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 346 options available specifically in the Cheyenne area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your forest-loving needs. Explore popular campsites like Buford Canyon (175 reviews), Rocky Mountain Glamping (114 reviews), and Little Cabin with a view (108 reviews). With an average price per night of $30 and options available for as low as $30, camping in the forest near Cheyenne has never been more accessible. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, toilets, and showers, and indulge in activities like exploring historic sites, wildlife watching, and swimming. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and create unforgettable memories at your dream campsite!

96% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Map ! Unassigned Sites
Notice Outdoor Kitchen, Garbage, dog walking station
Shower NO Office call or text when you get settled

1. Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

95%
(872)
6.5mi from Cheyenne · 273 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cheyenne, WY
Rustic Ranchette on the Wyoming Plains Primitive boondocking — no RV dump station or hookups. Simple, no-fuss camping for RVs, tents, buses, vans, and car campers. Electric sites (110/20 AMP) available. Unique stays available year-round: 🔥 22-ft Tipi Rental – Warm, furnished, sleeps 2-8. 🐴 Horsebox Renovation – Cozy, guest favorite. 🛌 Guesthouse rooms also available (see below). 🎆 4th of July Weekend Available! No fireworks on-site — enjoy 360° fireworks shows from a distance. 🤠 Cheyenne Frontier Days Event — July 18-27 at Last Chance Camp! Book direct or see “Event Listings” below. Amenities & Facilities: 🔥 Hot outdoor shower — seasonal, on-demand hot water by the kitchen. Indoor showers available off-season on request. 🍳 Large community kitchen by the barns with electric burners, toaster ovens, gas grills, coffee & tea, deep well water, dining table, and utensils. 🚽 Port-a-pot on site. 🔥 Firepit for gathering. 🌾 Explore the hidden labyrinth, prairie land, and farm life with horses, chickens, and Barnie the barn cat. Dog Policy, Ranch Style: 🐾 If the tail ain’t waggin’ & hair’s pricklin’—leash up and command “OUT” to other dogs before a bark becomes a bite. 💩 Scoop your dog’s poop. 👀 Eyes on eyes — keep watch, no zoning out off-leash. Camping Info: 🏕️ Self-sufficient camping — be prepared, no office on-site. 🚰 Deep well water available. 🚫 No sewage or greywater dumping — $500 fine. 🔇 Quiet generators only (max 60 dB), off by 9 PM, on after 7 AM. 🛻 Pick a spot, message Christine on arrival/departure. Location & Check-In: 📍 2 miles east of I-25 / Exit 16 (search: Tractor Supply, Cheyenne, WY) 🕛 Check-in: 12 PM – 12 AM | Check-out: around 12 PM (flexible) Late arrivals: SHHH… fuss in the morning. Lights out! Local Highlights: 🌲 31 mi. Kurt Gowdy State Park: hike, kayak, Hidden Falls 🪨 41 mi. Vedauwoo: rock formations and trails 🍽️ 21 mi: The Bunk House Bar & Grill: very western dining & live music 🏛️ Downtown Cheyenne (7 miles) — State Capitol, Rib & Chop House, breweries 🥩 2.5 miles to The Little Bear / The Brand Bar — local beef & brews Guesthouse & Lodging: 🛌 Guesthouse & Unique stays, year-round. 🚿 Guesthouse shower $5 (subject to availability, call/text). Let’s make it a great stay, Christine & Steve 307-640-0697
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$23
 / night
The Last Resort

3. The Last Resort

100%
(33)
26mi from Cheyenne · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · Carpenter, WY
An oasis on the prairie: 640 acre working organic wheat farm with lots of open space. Secluded treed tent sites and pull through RV sites. 30 miles from Cheyenne. Short distance off I-80. Shelter available, if needed. Dark skies perfect for star-gazing. Coyotes, deer, antelope often spotted. Native wildflowers. Within 30 miles of 17 museums. Potable water. Porta-potties. No dump sites. Communal kitchen available. Bad coffee at 6am - gets worse after that. Farm fresh eggs for sale. Laundry and showers available for extra fee. Great hosts know all about the local attractions. 180 acres for hiking, and mountain biking. Historic barn. Large communal picnic area with fire pit and propane grill. Two other fire pits and grills on site. Leashed pets allowed. Handicap accessible site and amenities (although not paved). Come enjoy some western hospitality!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Riverside Colorado

7. Riverside Colorado

100%
(1)
41mi from Cheyenne · 37 sites · Lodging · Bellvue, CO
Enjoy a canyon retreat like no other. Riverside Colorado is nestled in the Roosevelt National Forest in Bellvue, Colorado. Guests have plenty of options for where they rest their heads. Choose a fun and unique tiny home, a quaint and airy cabin or one of our rustic glamps. Whether you want to have air conditioning and running water, or you want to be camping in a tent with a comfortable bed and the gorgeous sound of the Poudre River flowing nearby, we've got a great place for you to stay. Amenities at Riverside don't stop at the cozy residences. Our offerings include espresso for purchase at our adorable airstream-turned-coffee-cart, Kind Bean. We also have a store on site, Poudre Park Market, which is here to help with any personal care items, snacks or beer you may have forgotten. Amenities also include free shuttle rides for our patrons. If you intend to go to a show at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Riverside will get you safely to the Mish and back so all you have to do is enjoy the music and the ambiance of our beautiful Poudre Canyon. We look forward to seeing you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$170
 / night
Railroad Campgrounds

8. Railroad Campgrounds

87%
(15)
8.5mi from Cheyenne · 21 sites · Tents · Cheyenne, WY
Come stay at RailRoad Camp, ONLY 3.5 miles from Laramie County fairgrounds 11 miles from Frontier Park for Cheyenne Frontier Days!! Beautiful "dry" camping spots available for tents, Truck top campers, and camper vans. No RVs or pull behind campers. The property has over 400 trees, porta potties will be available, and an outdoor shower will be installed soon! Well Water also available to fill Campers if needed. Horses welcomed with prior approval with host, but limited spots available for horses. The camp host is willing to arrange rides to and from Frontier Park as well as Laramie County Fairgrounds with notice and fee as long as host is available. We look forward to sharing our beautiful piece of Wyoming with you! Camping areas are available in any of the white outlined areas as designated by campsite signs and designated spots outlined on Hip Camp. Parking is the area highlighted in blue. If it gets full, can also park in the back pasture area. Porta potties are located at the light green way point. Water hydrants are located at the Blue X waypoints. We do have honey bee hives on property, which are located with the Yellow X waypoint. You are more than welcome to view them if you would like, just please do not touch the hives or any of their watering frames which are black. We also have Chicken coops on property with 26 hens and 2 roosters which are located at the red waypoint with the bird. They do enjoy going up to people and eating out of hands. They might peck slightly when trying to eat though. The 2 roosters do protect their hens. Park vehicle in the blue highlighted area as to not have vehicle traffic in the grassed areas down the tree rows. Also, to not have someone accidentally run over a small tree. Please watch out for pink flags. Those markers are for smaller trees so they are easy to spot and not broken down by stepping on them. You are more than welcome to drive along the right side of the property just past the blue area to the back pasture area if you need to for unloading gear for the back wooded tent sites. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to my cell number at 678-618-8190 anytime! ***ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES***
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$35
 / night

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