Porcupine (FR 10017) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Porcupine (FR 10017) in WY

Road corridorBridger-Teton NF, Greys River Ranger District

8.4 mi from Star Valley Ranch

10 mi off US 89 (straight line)

Maps 6,321 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Bridger-Teton National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 7/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi · after camping 14 days in a 30-day period within the 5-mile radius, no returning to camp in that radius within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 11 switchbacks.
  • Water crossings 4.4, 4.8 and 5.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Star Peaks stands 3,793 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles west.
  • Greys River runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–55°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.