South Albany (FR 650) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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South Albany (FR 650) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
6,983 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.4-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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 34%.

Laramie Peak stands 3,250 ft above the site, 5.6 miles west. The nearest town, Wheatland, is 24 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?