Castle Creek (FR 501) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Castle Creek (FR 501) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
9,150 ft
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A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 16.

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

All 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.6 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Castle Rock stands 1,889 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Fort Washakie, is 54 mi off.

September normals 33–60°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Waynes Hole (FR 503) in WYForest Road Road2.8miEast Fork (FR 277) in WYForest Road Road4.1miIndian Point (FR 556) in WYForest Road Road4.5miBog Lake (FR 509) in WYForest Road Road7.4miCharlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WYForest Road Road8.4mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?