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This is a special place visited mostly by locals! Right on the southern border between Grand Teton & Yellowstone Nat’l Parks! West of Flag Ranch along the Ashton/Flag Ranch Road. Actually, it is in the John D Rockefeller Parkway, which is administered by the Nat’l Park Service so the usual National Park Service rules apply, [...]
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If you’re coming towards Jackson Hole, Grand Teton & Yellowstone NP consider Atherton Creek. Atherton Creek is a US Forest Svc campground, recently was revitalized and greatly improved. It is a hosted campground with a nightly fee ($12 I think), so it isn’t pure boondocking, except there are no hookups. And there are no services [...]
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No Pets. Directions: One of the most unusual geological formations in Wyoming lies 14 miles west of Douglas on I-25. Take exit 151 and continue five miles south to tiny 22-acre Ayres Natural Bridge Park, where the main attraction is a 100-foot-long, 50-foot-high rock arch over LaPrele Creek. Number of Sites: 12 8 AM to [...]
I have worked at this place, and know that for the price, yeah, there is a cost, but it is cheap. For the money, you can’t beat this place. The weather during the summer and spring is fabulous, and tent camping is only 10 bucks a night. There are showers available for 2 bucks, a [...]
$6/night 4700ft elevation. This 8 site campground in the Bear Lodge Mountains is located in a section of the Black Hills National Forest isolated by WY 24. A trail runs north through the forest. Convenient drive to Devil`s Tower. 10 day stay limit. Hiking and wildlife watching plus bike riding the road.
Horseshoe Bend Campground Dry camping is free. Sites with hookups (electric and water) the bargin price of $15. Sites are intermixed. There’s no segregation of “haves” and “have nots.” Open All Year Uphill from the Horseshoe Bend Marina boat docks Swim beach and picnic area, nestled in sagebrush 48 campsites overlook the lake and the [...]
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I was at this place only one night, but, it would be a great place to stay for a little while. It has a men’s/women’s latrine, but, I would warn someone to make sure the moths or other bugs are cleared out at night. I tried to go in at night and there were about [...]
Blue Ridge Summit on the Louis Lake Road. Elevation 9,576. About 16 miles from Lander Wyoming in the Shoshone National Forest.
Oh My gosh – why would I ever publish such a gem?! Up on Towgotee Pass (9,200′) going into Jackson Hole & Yellowstone. South of US Highway 26, west of Dubois, Wyoming, & just west of the Brooks Lake Rd. on your way to Grand Teton & Yellowstone Nat’l. Parks. A fine, often hosted, Forest [...]
This is but one of several dispersed campsites in the wonderful Brooks Lake area between Jackson Hole & Dubois, Wyoming. In addition to dispersed sites there are two official US Forest Svc, hosted campgrounds in the area surrounding this beautiful lake, with fees of $10/night or $5 with a Golden Eagle. The altitude is 9,200’ [...]
Site is unconfirmed. Proceed with care. -Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue
GPS is approximate. The city never checks as far as I know. We go up to city hall and donate $5/day. Don’t let the size of the town fool you. It has one of the best museums we’ve seen. Two-hundred feet from the camp spots are the library and the senior center. This town is [...]
Fiddlers Lake has a paid campground but if you don’t want to pay for a site you can go around the lake .5 miles and find the free, dry camp sites. If you can get past the big mud puddle at the bottom of the entrance you will find several good camp sites. big units [...]
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area has a use fee of $5.00 per day; $15.00 for 7 days or $35.00 for an annual pass. Buckboard Rd turns East off the highway to the forest service campground. You can stay here and pay, or go to the first road south of Buckboard and turn east on the [...]
Gravel road to fishing access point as well as area for camping. Bathrooms available. Right next to river. Beautiful wooded area. Five day camping limit but I’ve talked to folks who’ve lived there three months! The ground is pretty sandy in spot which is really comfortable for sleeping. The only noise concern are the cows [...]
This is a city park that has electricity and water available. There are about 8 sites available parallel to the electrical and water connections. Accommodations are a bit lacking but a welcome sight after a long day. The cost can not be beat. Some of the electrical boxes have fallen victim to vandals and abuse [...]
Frye Lake is in the Shashone National Forest about 15 miles out of Lander. Follow Sinks Canyon road to Louis Lake road 131. There are about seven switch backs up the mountain to Frye Lake. It is a paved road all the way. The camp road is dirt/rock and not maintained and can be very [...]
GOOGLE EARTH search: Granite Falls, WY Granite Creek is one of the most beautiful valleys in Wyoming. From Jackson to the north or Pinedale to the south take US 189/191. You’ll be driving through the fantastic Hoback River Canyon. Granite Creek goes off to the north. The gravel road goes back six or seven miles, [...]
There are some terrific, pure boondocking location back the Gros Ventre Road just east of Grand Teton Natl. Park. (Locally pronounced: “Grow Vaunt”)One of the most beautiful roads in all of Wyoming, which penetrates some 30 miles into the wilds! It is a destination unto itself! It is not a place to stay for day [...]
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Just east of town on Highway 14A. There are two dozen plus sites. Stayed there for five nights in a class A motor- home and enjoyed every minute of it. A beautiful city park. It’s a great little park. Town was quite friendly. Even the groundskeeper was nice. Had only planned for a night or [...]
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In National Forest lands immediately adjacent to Grand Teton National Park. Amazing views! I mean REALLY amazing. Turn east off US 89 (opposite the Cummingham Cabin turn out) and drive up the Forest Svc Rd. 30310. Shortly after leaving the Park (.59 miles) there are a couple of nice sites off to the left suitable [...]
Free camping is permitted in the Lander City Park. Three nights of camping are offered at no charge with sites for tent camping and self-contained RVs. This particular park offers such amenities as playground equipment, large shade trees, large grassy areas for picnics (and lazy afternoon naps), a covered shelter, modern restrooms, and playground equipment. [...]
Lewis Park provides free camping for RV with hookups and dump station. Public swimming pool located near by. We spend a very restful night there on our way from NM to the Black Hills. June 6, 2008. A very nice park, camping sites. Here are some directions: North Bound traffic, after getting off I-25 at [...]
This is a hotel, gas station, truck stop, restaurant, convenience store all rolled into one big exit. You will see signs for miles before arriving. Prices are ok, but not great. They say it’s ok (email and phone) to park on the outer skirts of their huge parking lot. They assume you will eat at [...]
East 2nd Street off 14A and 310. Has a creek. Local deputy lives across the street. Very quiet. Red Apple grocery store 5 blocks away. You can weigh your vehicle for $1 at the grain mill. Liquor store behind Red Apple. On Main Street is a small cinema. UPS at Red Apple. Quaint midwest town [...]
This is the cleanest park we have ever been to. The fire rings are actually vacuumed out and each campsite is so clean you won’t find a cigarette butt or any garbage whatsoever. The sites are pretty level and the grass is kept neat. The picnic tables looked brand new. The campground is built within [...]
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Just outside Grand Teton Nat’l. Park and at the trailhead into the Teton Wilderness. A hosted Forest Svc campground @ $5/night. Just after leaving the Park and before the trail head there are several boondock sites (free) along the creek, but check ‘em out before driving in! Campground is located with in Grizzly Recovery Area, [...]
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Pine Bluffs Visitor’s Center located at the I-80 Rest Area Mile Post 401 Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 307-245 3695 Open May thru Oct. 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.
the directions to the Pioneer Park Campground are take 15th Ave. west off U.S. Highway 85 and go 3 blocks west to Pioneer Park (there is a sign denoting camping area) then turn south (left). You will see the campground sign on the west side of the street at the entrance to the campground. You [...]
Just off I-90 7 miles north of Buffalo,(30 miles south of Sheridan). Several established sites (no hook-ups) and many more boondocking sites. Dry restrooms open May-September. $10/day May-September; free during the off-season. Fires in established pits. Paved to Potts Landing, gravel around south end for boondocking. Fishing and rock hounding. Nice picnic tables. From Moving [...]
Description: From I-25 Exit 140 follow Yellowstone Hwy east 1.1 miles to Grant St and turn left. RVer reports that the city park has free dry camping. Approximately 20 sites, at least some are pull-thrus. Dump station, drinking water, grills, pay phones, picnic area, restrooms, showers. Park may be full around time of state fair [...]
Located on the shore of Saratoga Lake with primitive campsites and electric hookups. Well lit campground. Has a dump site across the highway at the town waste water plant. Has water at entrance of park for fillup. One mile north of Saratoga on Hwy. 130/230.
Could be one of the most fantastic views! Shadow Mountain (USFS land) lies along the eastern border of Grand Teton Nat’l Park. Off Highway 26/89 just north of the Park Visitor Center and Blacktail Butte turn east on Antelope Flats Rd. At the stop sign turn north to Shadow Mt. The road becomes gravel/dirt – [...]
Located 1 mile east of Highway 89/287, 1 mile south of Flagg Ranch, near the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Site has a creek crossing before entrance, high water season can and will pose a problem. Campground is located with in Grizzly Recovery Area, requiring food/garbage to be stored properly at all times. Trail head [...]
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About 8.5 miles up Sinks Canyon rood there is a free camp ground on the left just after the University of Missouri Field Camp. The dirt and Rock camp road is very rough but many campers still seem to get into the spaces. There are no amenities.
This is a baseball/softball field, and rodeo area, and I went there and saw the place. There are a few water spigots throughout the park, a couple of latrines, and a little bit of noise if you are tent camping. I saw a couple of trailers/5th wheels in the grounds. There are bbq grills, and [...]
I-90, Exit 189-Port of Entry, Sundance, WY, 82729. Crook County, United States
I like this place. I would suggest it for anyone looking to get away and go someplace quiet. There is very limited cell service with Verizon, but I think that ATT controls this area, so you may get signal with that. The first latrine is very nice and clean, and even smelled good when I [...]
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Pronounced Vee-da-voo, a vast expanse of rock formations hosts a large number of free campsites. Just continue past the pay campground on the dirt road (FS 700) and start exploring. Many sites are heavily used and often trashed, but the incredible rocks, aspen and ponderosa groves, and wildlife offer balance. We always budget a little [...]
Washington Park located on Coffeen Avenue (the main street into town from the south) allows camping for up to thre days.
The White Mountain Road is just out of & north of Green River, Wyoming. It is called the “Wild Horses or Mustang Loop” for you stand a good chance of seeing some of the west’s most dramatic wildlife, wild mustang horses! (See web link). We have never failed to see mustangs up here at any [...]
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Wind River Casino just south of Riverton, Wy. The outer light poles have 20 amp service (always check service before pluging in) with signs that state “20amp service for basic rv needs and may not run a/c”. We did not stay but saw three 5th wheels plugged in and dropped and two more rv’s not [...]