Fish Lake (FR 534) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
Fish Lake (FR 534) in WY
Road corridorShoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
40 mi from Jackson
Maps 9,069 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
- All 9.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Fish Lake Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 970 ft over 9.5 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Enos Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
- Fish Lake Mountain stands 1,006 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles southeast.
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 22–46°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.