Sanford Trail (FR 30748) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sanford Trail (FR 30748) in WY

Road corridorBridger-Teton NF, Big Piney Ranger District

24 mi from Hoback

1.6 mi off US 189 (straight line)

Maps 6,991 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Bridger-Teton National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 5 days · within 30 days · applies May 1 to Labor Day; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Near South Rim.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 9.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%.
  • A water crossing 0.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Hoback Peak stands 3,849 ft above the map pin, 10 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 24–53°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.