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Taylor Ranch Road Dispersed Camping

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USDA Forest Service

Bridger-Teton National Forest

The Slide Lake Boating Site is a small, beautiful lake access point, ideal for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other non-motorized watercraft. It is located down the Taylor Ranch Road, a spur off the main Gros Ventre Road that winds down through aspen stands and large boulders from the Gros Ventre Slide. There are several small parking spots amongst the willows, aspens and large boulders, directly adjacent to the lake and a small beach. A small sandy trail leads down to the beach, located near the lake’s outlet and offers great access to the lake’s western shores. There are no facilities located on site, although dispersed and fee campgrounds are located nearby. Parking is limited and tight and does not have ample space for trailer turnaround. No cellular service is available.

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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Scott V.

Guide

Reviewed May. 28, 2023

Small dispersed campground

Road is rough. Recommend high clearance vehicles. Space for 2-3. Right on the river. River is loud in campground. There are a few more spots after crossing the river.

Month of VisitJune

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Richard C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

great primitive camp spot

We stayed in the larger spot next to the river. There are 2-3 good spots for tents and a couple of hammock-worthy trees. There's also a large rock next to the lower fire pit that served as a great kitchen table.

Month of VisitJuly

Jon G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Great dispersed camping!

The road is a little rough but manageable, at least for our 22ft plus trailer. Sites were not very level but the views are unreal. Happy to have a ranger visit us soon after setting up camp to remind us of bear precautions. Luckily no bear sitings but a few foxes ran around our site. Beautiful place. Verizon and ATT reception was spotty.

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Location

Taylor Ranch Road Dispersed Camping is located in Wyoming

Directions

Starting from the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, head north on United States Highway 189 (US-189 same as North Cache Street) traveling about 7 miles, then make a right turn onto Lower Gros Ventre Road for about 8 miles, you will be passing through the town of Kelly, Wyoming, then make a right on Gros Ventre River Road (Forest Road 30400). Travel on the Gros Ventre River Road for approximately 5 miles, then make another right turn on East Taylor Ranch Road (Forest Road 30373), follow this road for half a mile where you will see signage for Slide Lake Boating Site on the left. Approximate travel details from the Town of Jackson: 20 miles, 30 minutes. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 40 minutes. Parking: There are several small parking spots amongst the willows, aspens and large boulders, directly adjacent to the lake and a small beach.