FR 1230, Medicine Bow-Routt in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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FR 1230, Medicine Bow-Routt in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
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A 2.2-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 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Newcastle, is 28 mi off.

September normals 45–77°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
1229.B in WYDispersed Camping1.2miCummings Ranch (FR 1243) in WYForest Road Road5.2mi1257.K in WYForest Road Road6.1mi924.A in WYForest Road Road6.4miLassen Creek (FR 1244) in WYForest Road Road7.0mi
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?