Iron Creek Spur 1A (FR 275.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Iron Creek Spur 1A (FR 275.1) in WY
A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. The road serves Raven Group Mine.
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days.
All 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.
The nearest town, Saratoga, is 26 mi off.
September normals 37–63°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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