Gooseberry (FR 213) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Gooseberry (FR 213) in WY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hot Springs County, WY.
All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.1 of the 12 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Cottonwood Peak stands 2,587 ft above the site, 5.0 miles south. The nearest town, Cody, is 43 mi off.
September normals 36–62°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov