Upper Murphy (FR 649) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Upper Murphy (FR 649) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
7,062 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles).

Laramie Peak stands 3,171 ft above the site, 4.8 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
Clark Draw (FR 645) in WYDispersed Camping0.3miMurphy Canyon Rd. (FR 642) in WYDispersed Camping0.8miS.albany Peak (FR 643) in WYDispersed Camping1.0miCow Camp Road (FR 641) in WYDispersed Camping1.5miUpper Fish Creek (FR 636) in WYDispersed Camping2.0mi
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?