South Cottonwood (FR 10050) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access
South Cottonwood (FR 10050) in WY
Road corridorBridger-Teton NF, Big Piney Ranger District
21 mi from Afton
18 mi off US 89 (straight line)
Maps 8,327 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 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt.
- Near Lander Peak.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- A water crossing 2.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Lander Peak stands 2,115 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northwest.
- Lander Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 25–49°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.