1254.C in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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1254.C in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Weston County, WY. The road serves Shale Hill.

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

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Newcastle, is 16 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
917.F in WYForest Road Road3.0mi1325.A in WYForest Road Road5.6miOld Sundance RD (FR 1253) in WYForest Road Road8.0mi1233.A in WYDispersed Camping8.7miEast Upton RD (FR 914) in WYForest Road Road9.3mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?