S.albany Peak (FR 643) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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S.albany Peak (FR 643) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
7,124 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Albany County, WY. The road serves Elk Park.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. A gate 1.3 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Laramie Peak stands 3,109 ft above the site, 5.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Wheatland, is 24 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland. 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?