South Cottonwood (FR 10050) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
South Cottonwood (FR 10050) in WY
A 5.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Sublette County, WY. The road serves Lander Peak.
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Big Piney Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 5-day limit in any 30 days. This rule applies May 1 to September 6 only.
All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 2.6 miles in.
Lander Peak stands 2,115 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. Lander Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Afton, is 21 mi off.
September normals 33–63°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bridger-Teton National Forest, Big Piney Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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