Cunningham Park (FR 498.2) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Cunningham Park (FR 498.2) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District
8,806 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 16.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. The road serves King Claims Mine. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 14.

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

All 16.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.3 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 16.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Bear Mountain stands 1,164 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northwest. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 30 mi off.

September normals 37–64°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Creek Guard Station (FR 419) in WYDispersed Camping2.2miBig Creek (FR 407) in WYForest Road Road2.5miOverlook (FR 498.1) in WYForest Road Road2.9miSkyline (FR 415) in WYForest Road Road6.0miBlackhall Lookout in WYCampground6.4mi
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?