;;Green River Lake WY Camping Vacation

Greetings! I’m Jeff and this is my camping site. I like the outdoors and to camp at new locations.      jeff@mycampingvacationsites.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                          340 N. Cache                                                                                                                P.o. Box 1888                                                                                                               Jackson, WY 83001                                                                                                    (307) 739-5500                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Looking for a place to take a vacation away from your everyday things for something complete different. Then this may be the place you’re looking for to get away for a little while. Review things you want to bring so you don’t forget anything.                     Green River Lake Campground is located near the shores of beautiful Lower Green River Lake, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and backpacking into the adjacent Bridger Wilderness, as well as fishing and canoeing on the lake.                                    Square Mountain Top Towers over scenic over Green River Lakes. This unique peek is part of the Wind River Range and tops out at an elevation of 11,581 feet. Most campsites afford scenic views of the peak and the lake below. Lodge pole pines dots the campground, offering very limited shade.                                                                 Wildlife and summer flowers are abundant in the area. The access road to the campground is not paved, there is drinking water available, and proper food storage is required.                                                                                                Locate a place to set up your campsite. Build a campfire and pitch your tent on flat ground. Have a cooler with food and beverages kept cold. An Rv-camper with a generator in case there are no power hook-ups available. Can maybe rent a cabin and there could be lodges in the area.                                                                         Green River Lakes is located 52 miles north of Pinedale. The season of operation is typically June 15 through September 15. There are 39 individual camp units at this campground, plus three large group areas. Regular sites are non-reservable, and first come first serve. Group sites can be reserved in advance online through Recreation. Gov. http://www.recreation.gov/.                              A campground host is at the campground during the summer who can answer questions about the area. The campground gets high use but is typically never filled up. There is regular pull in sites for small cars, plus pull through sites for Rv’s.                                                                                                                                                   There are no constructed pads for tents, but cleared areas are located near each unit and picnic table. Each unit also has a firepit. Water spigots are dispersed throughout the campground and shared between units. No showers at any of the campgrounds on the BTNF.                                                                                                                                        Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. There are no electricity/water/sewer site hook ups at this campground. ATV or ORV’s allowed on designated trails only. Water faucets are available at various locations in the campgrounds.                                                                                                                             Parking vehicles or campers on any portion of the campground roadways is not allowed. Please Park vehicles and campers completely within the parking pad provided at each site. All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles Park in developed areas only. No extra vehicles are allowed.                                             Once the campground closes in the fall, water is turned off and services are suspended. No campground host is on duty after the summer season. Visitors can still stay in the campground after the summer season but must provide their own water. Restrooms remain open. No fee is charged once service is suspended.                                                                                                               There are some small trails and four that are over 30 miles long. Wear boots or sneakers with good cushion soles for any trail hiking. Have a canteen with cold water to drink along your hikes. Can go backpacking and set up an overnight camp and continue your hiking adventure the next day. Mountain bike riding, ATV, horseback riding, walking and jogging are popular.                                                                      There may not be cell phone connection available in some areas. Set of walkie talkies would be a good substitute for groups of campers. Have a camera to take awesome photos of the scenery to look at later. Insect repellent for those nasty mosquitoes. Campfires smoke helps keep flying insects away from your campsite. Have a first aid kit in case ever needed.                                                                          Have a canoe or kayak to paddle around and look at the scenery. Wear a life jacket for safety purposes. Water skiing and wind sailing are popular activities. Scuba diving and snorkeling are lots of fun. Boating on a river has strong currents and rapids that can tip over your boat.                                                                                                Bring your fishing poles as there are lots of fish species to be caught. Can fish from a boat or from along the shore. Anglers can hook brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat, mackinaw (lake trout) rainbows, and mountain whitefish.                                                                  Take your catch back to the campsite and have a cookout over the campfire or grill fort dinner. Wash your dishes in a couple containers, one with soapy water and the other with rinse water. Washing your dishes cuts the smell of food and you have clean dishes.                                                                                                                               There are many species of animals in the woods that can smell food from a distance and come to your campsite hungry. Try not to leave food out while your away from the campsite or at night when people are sleeping. Storing food in a vehicle to help keep away from the animals.                                                                                                                           Lay out on the beach and get a suntan on hot summer days and then take a dip in the water to cool off. take a swim at night and the water feels warmer. Have an innertube or raft and play around in the water or just relax.                                                                            There are many activities someone can play such as corn hole, ring toss, and horseshoes. Can play board games or cards. Throw around a football or frisbee. Play catch with a ball and glove. Groups of campers can play softball or baseball.                                                                         There are playgrounds at the park for the kids to play on. They can play laser tag and hide and seek at night. Have a telescope to look at the stars and constellations. Can skip stones on a lake or river. Can build sand castles at the beach or where sand is. Have a bucket and a little shovel.                                                                                                                                                 Have a picnic on a blanket or at the picnic tables. Take long walks on paths or trails and look at the scenery. Lay on a hammock to relax and maybe read a book. Groups of campers can play volleyball or soccer.                                                                                             Would be a good idea to bring reusable plates, napkins, utensils, plates and a trash bag for garbage. Pack delicious foods that are easy to eat outdoors, such as fruits, snacks, vegetables, sandwiches and snacks.  Also drinks such as lemonade, water, iced tea, and stay hydrated.                                                                                                Pet Policy- Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet outside your vehicle. Dogs are allowed at tent sites. Please clean up after your pet. For more information on pet restrictions please call (270) 465-8255.                                                                 These are some of the activities that you can have at the park and there is more. Leave a message at the bottom comment section if you like. Can click on my e-mail and leave a message also. Enjoy your camping adventure wherever you decide to go camping.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Jeff                                                                                                                          GTM-T7JH657

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