Long Springs (FR 40020) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Long Springs (FR 40020) in WY

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,682 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, WY.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Ferry Peak stands 3,903 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. The Palisades Reservoir shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Star Valley Ranch, is 15 mi off.

September normals 46–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?