Spring Mountain (FR 505) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Spring Mountain (FR 505) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wind River Ranger District
8,183 ft
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A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. 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 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Climbs 480 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Elkhorn Ridge stands 1,551 ft above the site, 3.0 miles north. The nearest town, Pinedale, is 58 mi off.

September normals 35–63°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Charlie Creek (FR 505.1) in WYForest Road Road0.2miHorse Creek Trail (FR 507) in WYForest Road Road1.6miParque Creek (FR 504) in WYForest Road Road1.6miWiggins Fork (FR 285) in WYForest Road Road2.9miRamshorn (FR 512) in WYForest Road Road3.3mi
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.

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