East Lake (FR 430) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
East Lake (FR 430) in WY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Big Horn County, WY. The road serves Sitting Bull Park. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 14.
All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Lake Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Bighorn Peak stands 3,754 ft above the site, 7.5 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buffalo, is 27 mi off.
September normals 37–60°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov