Hermit Gulch (FR 313) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Hermit Gulch (FR 313) in WY

Shoshone NF, Washakie Ranger District
8,245 ft
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A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY.

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

All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

West Willow Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Pabst Peak stands 1,988 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Lander, is 23 mi off.

September normals 38–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Boundary (FR 320.2) in WYDispersed Camping0.8miFR 320.1, Shoshone in WYDispersed Camping0.9miWillow Creek (FR 320) in WYDispersed Camping0.9miFR 377, Shoshone in WYDispersed Camping0.9miNorth Willow (FR 381) in WYDispersed Camping1.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Shoshone National Forest, Washakie 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?