FR 1217 — Wellman Dam in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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FR 1217 — Wellman Dam in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
4,490 ft
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A 1.0-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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Sleepy Hollow, is 31 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 1.0″ 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?