Burroughs Creek (FR 510) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Burroughs Creek (FR 510) in WY
A 13.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. The road serves Ramshorn Peak.
Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
13.7 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.9 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 13.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 28 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 13.7 miles in.
Ramshorn Peak stands 2,015 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A lake lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Jackson, is 56 mi off.
September normals 32–58°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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