East Fork Devils Gate (FR 506) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
East Fork Devils Gate (FR 506) in WY
An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. The road serves Hamilton Group Mine.
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 1,320 ft from a developed campground.
All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 700 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. East Fork Devils Gate Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 33 mi off.
September normals 35–64°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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