Old Sundance RD (FR 1253) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Old Sundance RD (FR 1253) in WY

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin NG
4,175 ft
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A 14.8-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 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Spring Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Newcastle, is 23 mi off.

September normals 4576°F, 1.2″ 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?