Burroughs Creek (FR 510) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
Burroughs Creek (FR 510) in WY
Road corridorShoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
56 mi from Jackson
7.1 mi off US 26 (straight line)
Maps 9,532 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- 13.7 of this road’s 13.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Ramshorn Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 13.9 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 13.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Ramshorn Peak stands 2,015 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northwest.
- A lake lies 0.9 mi off.
Rules
- Camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period exceeding sixteen (16) consecutive days. 36 CFR 261.58(a) The term 'location' means the occupied area or campsite and the lands within a five mile radius of that occupied area or campsite. After leaving a location, a minimum of seven (7) days must elapse before any person or group, may re-occupy their original location.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 22–44°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.