Prater Canyon (FR 10088) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Prater Canyon (FR 10088) in WY
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, WY. The road serves Prater Mountain.
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Greys River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Prater Mountain stands 3,384 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Star Valley Ranch, is 0.9 mi off.
September normals 42–69°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bridger-Teton National Forest, Greys River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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