Surprise Gulch (FR 803.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Surprise Gulch (FR 803.1) in WY

Black Hills NF, Bearlodge Ranger District
4,604 ft
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Crook County, WY.

Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Surprise Gulch Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Bull Hill stands 1,702 ft above the site, 4.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Sundance, is 9.2 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge 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?