Monument Hill Access (FR 401) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
Monument Hill Access (FR 401) in WY
Road corridorShoshone NF, Wapiti Ranger District
18 mi from Cody
Maps 8,706 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/1–11/30Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.3 miles of it dirt.
- Near Pat O'Hara Peak.
- Estimated climb: 940 ft over 5.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Pat O'Hara Peak stands 1,265 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles north.
- Spout Springs lies 0.2 mi off.
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 27–47°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.