Moon Lake (FR 531) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Moon Lake (FR 531) in WY
A 7.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY.
Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
All 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.9 miles). Climbs 980 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Union Peak stands 1,837 ft above the site, 5.3 miles southeast. The nearest town, Pinedale, is 45 mi off.
September normals 31–58°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
fs.usda.gov