East Fork (FR 277) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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East Fork (FR 277) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
7,969 ft
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A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. The road serves Bitterroot Number 1 Dam. 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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 950 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Castle Rock stands 3,070 ft above the site, 5.1 miles north. Beaver Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Fort Washakie, is 50 mi off.

September normals 34–64°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Castle Creek (FR 501) in WYForest Road Road4.1miWaynes Hole (FR 503) in WYForest Road Road4.2miIndian Point (FR 556) in WYForest Road Road8.3miBog Lake (FR 509) in WYForest Road Road11.0miCharlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WYForest Road Road11.3mi
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?