Charlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Charlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
8,099 ft
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. The road serves Spring Mountain. 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 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Water crossings 3.9 and 4 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Elkhorn Ridge stands 1,635 ft above the site, 3.2 miles north. The nearest town, Pinedale, is 57 mi off.

September normals 36–64°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Spring Mountain (FR 505) in WYForest Road Road0.2miParque Creek (FR 504) in WYForest Road Road1.8miHorse Creek Trail (FR 507) in WYForest Road Road1.8miWiggins Fork (FR 285) in WYForest Road Road2.8miRamshorn (FR 512) in WYForest Road Road3.5mi
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?