Chimney Park (FR 522) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Chimney Park (FR 522) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Laramie Ranger District
8,957 ft
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A 17.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Albany County, WY. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 30.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 1,320 ft from a developed campground.

All 17.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.9 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 17.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Laramie, is 31 mi off.

September normals 33–64°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Telephone Line East (FR 533) in WYForest Road Road1.1miFox Creek (FR 532) in WYForest Road Road1.8miSouthland (FR 520) in WYForest Road Road2.6miNorth Gramm (FR 518) in WYForest Road Road3.0miVienna (FR 549) in WYForest Road Road3.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?