Deep Creek (FR 801) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Deep Creek (FR 801) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District
8,282 ft
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A 45.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. 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.

28.1 of the 45.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.4 of the 45.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 45.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 23.1 miles in.

The nearest town, Saratoga, is 32 mi off.

September normals 39–66°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?