Vulcan Mtn. Spur 1A (FR 440.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Vulcan Mtn. Spur 1A (FR 440.1) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District
9,479 ft
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A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. The road serves Mowry Peak.

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

All 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9 miles). Climbs 940 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Mowry Peak stands 815 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 18 mi off.

September normals 36–61°F, 2.4″ 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?