Shadow Mountain (FR 30340) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming
Shadow Mountain (FR 30340) in WY
A 9.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Teton County, WY. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 5-day limit in any 30 days. This rule applies May 1 to September 7 only.
2.2 of the 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Grand Teton stands 6,989 ft above the site, 9.3 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Antelope Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Moose Wilson Road, is 16 mi off.
September normals 33–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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