Townsend Park (FR 302.1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Townsend Park (FR 302.1) in WY
A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, WY. The road serves Sheeps Bridge/Upper Brewers TH. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 1.
Shoshone National Forest, Washakie Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
2.6 of the 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 3.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The Worthen Meadow Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Cony Mountain stands 2,263 ft above the site, 3.6 miles south. The nearest town, Lander, is 13 mi off.
September normals 39–63°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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