1238.C in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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1238.C in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
4,029 ft
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A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Weston County, WY. The road serves Six Mile Dam.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days.

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

The nearest town, Newcastle, is 12 mi off.

September normals 46–77°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland. 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?