Hay Creek (FR 167) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Hay Creek (FR 167) in WY

Bighorn NF, Tongue Ranger District
7,940 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sheridan County, WY. The road serves Twin Buttes. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 14.

Bighorn National Forest, Tongue Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 14 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. A water crossing 2.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. North Tongue River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Sheridan, is 28 mi off.

September normals 36–61°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Bighorn National Forest, Tongue 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?