Bog Lake (FR 509) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Bog Lake (FR 509) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
8,439 ft
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A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY.

Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 37%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Elkhorn Ridge stands 1,295 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Fort Washakie, is 59 mi off.

September normals 33–64°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Horse Creek Trail (FR 507) in WYForest Road Road2.2miSpring Mountain (FR 505) in WYForest Road Road2.6miCharlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WYForest Road Road2.8miParque Creek (FR 504) in WYForest Road Road2.8miIndian Point (FR 556) in WYForest Road Road3.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?