Ghost Creek (FR 118) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ghost Creek (FR 118) in WY

Road corridorShoshone NF, Clarks Fork Ranger District

27 mi from Red Lodge

Maps 8,179 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shoshone National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/21–12/1Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.3 miles of it gravel.
  • Near Pilot-Index overlook.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Clay Butte stands 1,636 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Single Location Occupancy Limited to Sixteen (16) Days
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 25–46°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.