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Campgrounds and nearby adventures
There are numerous camping options at and near the lovely Meadowlark Lake, ranging from grounds for larger RVs with hookups to more primitive tent sites. There are also campsites with a little separation from the lake, where you’re likely to spot more wildlife and fewer people, such as Deer Haven Lodge. Take your pick from all the options to enjoy the atmosphere and comfort levels to suit your dream Wyoming camping trip.
Best of Wyoming backpacking trips
Deeper into the Bighorn National Forest is a major trailhead, your gateway to a backcountry expedition into the Cloud Peak Wilderness: West Tensleep Trailhead. While you could trek all the way to the top of Cloud Peak, there are many other backpacking trips that are less demanding and just as stunning. According to the U.S. Forest Service, “Although rugged in appearance, the Bighorns are actually more gentle than other mountains in Wyoming.”

Reentry into civilization
Whether you spent your Wyoming camping vacation in a campground with a few like-minded neighbors or deep in the Cloud Peak Wilderness on a backpacking trip, the time will come when you have to head home Load up the car and point it back down the Sweet 16 highway. Your re-entry to civilization will include a cold, local beer and a little bit of quirky shopping for a souvenir. Pull into the town of Ten Sleep with an appetite and thirst. Your first stop will be Ten Sleep Brewing Company for a casual and authentic welcome to town. The brewery is nestled against beautiful red rocks and is the ideal transition from rustic back to real life.
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