Carter Mountain (FR 474) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Carter Mountain (FR 474) in WY

Shoshone NF, Wapiti Ranger District
5,873 ft
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A 10.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Park County, WY. The road serves Swan Creek Number 7 Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to December 31.

Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 10.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (10.9 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 10.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Carter Mountain stands 6,443 ft above the site, 12 miles south. Shoshone River (South Fork) runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Cody, is 18 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti 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?