Salt Barrels Park (FR 524) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Salt Barrels Park (FR 524) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
9,039 ft
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A 1.6-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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Windy Mountain stands 1,150 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. The nearest town, Pinedale, is 44 mi off.

September normals 33–60°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Trail Lake (FR 411) in WYForest Road Road6.7miUnion Pass (FR 263) in WYForest Road Road9.8miSalt Creek Cow Camp (FR 263.2) in WYForest Road Road10.5miLake Of The Woods (FR 370696) in WYDispersed Camping11.8miGreen River Lake Lodge in WYCampground15.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?