West Sheep Mtn. Spur 1E (FR 879.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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West Sheep Mtn. Spur 1E (FR 879.1) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District
7,404 ft
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An 8.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, WY. The road serves Cottonwood Rim. 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 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.7 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Sheep Mountain stands 895 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 36 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Battle Creek Spur 1G (FR 807.1) in WYForest Road Road2.8miVerde Mine (FR 851.1) in WYForest Road Road2.8miBattle Creek (FR 807) in WYForest Road Road3.8miBattle CR Divide (FR 811) in WYForest Road Road4.1miWest Fork (FR 851) in WYForest Road Road4.1mi
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?