1261.B in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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1261.B in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
4,619 ft
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A 14.7-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 14.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Wright, is 22 mi off.

September normals 4476°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?