1240.A1 (FR 1240.A1) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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1240.A1 (FR 1240.A1) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
4,073 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Weston County, WY.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Newcastle, is 14 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
1241.D in WYDispersed Camping1.6mi1238.C in WYForest Road Road2.1mi1242.AB in WYDispersed Camping4.5miSixmile Basin (FR 918) in WYForest Road Road5.9mi1240.N in WYDispersed Camping6.2mi
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?