Russell Creek (FR 111) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Russell Creek (FR 111) in WY

Road corridorShoshone NF, Clarks Fork Ranger District

28 mi from Cody

Maps 6,922 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shoshone National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/15Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Antelope Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain stands 1,851 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles northwest.
  • Badger Spring lies 1.0 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 30–52°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.