Vedauwoo
Laramie, WY
Rounded granite outcrops and boulder piles in a pine landscape between Laramie and Cheyenne, popular for scrambling and short hikes. Stop from I-80 and walk the Turtle Rock loop; wear shoes with good grip.
Vedauwoo lies in Medicine Bow National Forest near Interstate 80, east of Laramie. The rocks are made of Sherman Granite about 1.4 billion years old, which erosion continues to shape. The name comes from the Arapaho word “bito’o’wu,” meaning “earth-born.”
There are picnic areas, a campground and hiking trails. Vedauwoo is famous among climbers, especially for crack climbing. A walk, for example on the Turtle Rock Loop of about 3 miles (5 km), takes two to three hours; sturdy shoes with good grip are important. Access is via Exit 329 on I-80. Bring drinking water and fill up on gas in Laramie. With luck you may see wildlife such as deer.
- Nearest town
- Laramie, WY
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.1610, -105.3761
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Aspen Grove CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 12 pitchesTentsCaravans
- North Causeway CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 9 pitchesTentsCaravans
- South Causeway CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 20 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Happy Jack CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 7 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Jerre's HavenCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 13 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Camp Russel CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Vedauwoo · 10 pitchesTentsCaravans
All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Vedauwoo?
Vedauwoo is in Laramie, WY, at GPS 41.1610, -105.3761. It is about 29 mi from Cheyenne.
Can you camp near Vedauwoo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vedauwoo Campground (Tent), about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Vedauwoo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Moraine Park Campground (57 mi), Trail Ridge Road (59 mi), Holzwarth Historic Site (60 mi) and Adams Falls (67 mi).
When is the best time to visit Vedauwoo?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)