Belknap Access (FR 474.2A) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
Belknap Access (FR 474.2A) in WY
Road corridorShoshone NF, Wapiti Ranger District
20 mi from Cody
Maps 7,944 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/16–12/31Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.1 miles of dirt.
- Near Belknap Creek Number 4 Dam.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 6.1 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Belknap Creek Number 1 Reservoir lies 0.4 mi off.
- Carter Mountain stands 4,372 ft above the map pin, 8.2 miles southwest.
Rules
- Camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period exceeding sixteen (16) consecutive days. The term location means the occupied area or campsite and the lands within a five mile radius of that occupied area or campsite. After leaving a location, a minimum of seven (7) days must elapse before any person or group, may re-occupy their original location.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–50°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.