1171.C in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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1171.C in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
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A 12.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Campbell County, WY. The road serves Rochelle Hills. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to October 31.

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

All 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.2 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 11.2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Wright, is 24 mi off.

September normals 4673°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?