Continental Divide (FR 412) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Continental Divide (FR 412) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District
10,150 ft
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A 17.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days.

All 17.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.2 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 17.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

North Spring Creek Reservoir lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 22 mi off.

September normals 34–57°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District. 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?