Splash in the reservoir or explore mountain trails when camping near Hawk Springs.
Just west of the Wyoming-Nebraska border, Hawk Springs makes the perfect base camp for exploring southeastern Wyoming. Discover camping gems like a private RV site at a local therapeutic ranch, or enjoy the convenience of an on-site trailer rental with full hookups and a picnic table. Nearby, Hawk Springs State Recreation Area offers rustic camping on the shores of the Hawk Springs Reservoir, where 24 primitive campsites surround this popular fishing destination. Boating and swimming are also welcome on the reservoir, and amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and a playground make the campground a fun family destination. A quick trip over the Colorado border takes campers to Pawnee National Grassland, where three campgrounds offer multiple campsites in wide open spaces. Or take a trip into the trees at Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, where over 360 trails wind through mountains, valleys, and wooded areas. Numerous primitive and developed campgrounds as well as old guard stations and fire lookouts turned into cabin rentals make it easy to stay inside the park.