Hidden Lake Road (FR 474.1) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
Hidden Lake Road (FR 474.1) in WY
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 7/1–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Shoshone Number 1 Dam.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hidden Lake lies 0.6 mi off.
- Carter Mountain stands 4,613 ft above the map pin, 13 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 28–50°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.