Best Dispersed Camping in Wyoming

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Wyoming

705 Reviews of 208 Wyoming Campgrounds

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  Amanda B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Windy Park Camping Area

  Dispersed camping in Ashley National Forest.

  Windy Park, like a lot of camp areas in Ashley National Forest is free, dispersed camping. The only rule is that you have to camp within 150 feet of a developed road. There is a 16 day camp limit for leaving your camper in the same camp spot like most of the locals from Vernal do (leave it on the mountain, and come up on the weekends, or for the hunt, etc.). There are many ATV roads, and hiking trails in the area. It's a quick drive to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Enjoy the aspen and pine groves located throughout Ashley National Forest. Weather can be unpredictable in the Uintahs, so prepare for anything! We've had hail and snow in July!

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  Nikki and Will W.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 16, 2021

  Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

  Free dispersed camping close to Jackson Hole, WY

  Hi Campers! 

  We stopped in this part of the National Forest on our way to Yellowstone by way of Jackson Hole, WY. The access is off of HWY 191. You turn West onto Cliff Creek Rd/Forest Rd 30530 and follow Cliff Creek to many dispersed coming sites. 

  This is open range so be aware that there are cattle grazing. Plus, it is of course bear country...so know how to stay safe! 

  We stayed here one night so that we could get on the road again in the morning. We found a nice secluded site. It was pretty close to the creek (there are closer sites but they were taken already) and you could easily walk there to get into some fly fishing. 

  Our photos are from driving and getting close to the camping area. When we got there it was pretty close to getting dark (just one photo from the site) and we left really early to get on the road. 

  We'll stop here again if we're in the area! Can't beat free dispersed camping!

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  Max B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2018

  Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

  Epic views and solitude

  This is an awesome dispersed camping area near Grand Teton National Park. The perfect place to camp for solitude in a busy national park area, with awesome access to the town of Jackson, Shadow Mountain mountain bike trail, and free, dispersed camping.

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  James B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Forest Road 30310 Dispersed Campsite

  Overnight stay near Grand Tetons

  Found on Google Maps Free dispersed camping in allowed areas.
  There are a few fire rings and a pit toilet.
  There were quite a few campers but was actually quiet.
  Beautiful sunset over the Tetons.

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  David W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

  Stream, timber, mountains, and space, plus it's free.

  Great spot on forest service road. Able to park right next to the creek. Lots of spots on the road with fire rings. Free dispersed camping with a great view of the mountains. Hiked to the top of the mountain on the left side coming in. Great views of the valley from the top. Our spot was spot on level, no need to unhook the TT from the truck.

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  UnnamedAdventures

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 25, 2019

  Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful Spot! Rough Road.

  If your wanting a place that overlooks the Grand Teton National Park this is your place. The views from campsites 1-15 are absolutely unreal and overlook Antelope Flats followed by the Grand Teton's. Some of the other campsites at Shadow Mountain are harder to navigate. Around Shadow Mountain there is about 8 miles worth of 4 wheeler trails that you can bike or walk where the other campsite locations are located. 

  Shadow Mountain is part of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and from May 1- Labor Day you can stay a maximum of 5 days, the other dates you can stay up to 16 days. The camp ambassador has more detailed maps of the camping areas. This part of the national forest allows for FREE dispersed camping but only at assigned campsites. There is a camp ambassador on-site near sites 1-15 to help enforce the rules(this is a busier campsite in the summer as its very close to Jackson and lots of locals come out- kind of a party spot). There is a porta-potty on site on campsites 1-15 but no water or other amenities near other campsites. 

  The road to get this location can be difficult but maneuverable as there are some large ruts in spots and larger river rock makes slower travel. It can be navigated by pretty much any car type or truck with trailer. If you have an RV it may be difficult to get to this location. 

  Overall we highly recommend you check out this spot as the view is absolutely gorgeous. There is animal activity in the area Moose, Elk, Grizzly so use proper animal safety,"be bear aware." The camp ambassador mentioned a few weeks prior to our stay a grizzly attached a mom and her baby Moose near campsite 14! 

  Check out our video review: https://youtu.be/8mVj1dxL5t4

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  Tim and Kate O.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2022

  Fossil Butte National Monument BLM

  Spectacular!

  Beautiful and remote area 10 miles up the road from the Visitor’s Center. Paved road that turns to dirt- both in great condition. High clearance vehicle needed, especially on the BLM land. Visitor’s Center provided a map showing the location of the dispersed camping (road off to the left at the top). Strong internet access. Spectacular views!

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  meghan G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Forest Service Road 700 Designated Dispersed Camping

  Large RV Friendly and Beautiful

  Came upon Vedauwoo while road tripping from Denver, CO to Yellowstone National Park. Free dispersed camping with easy dirt road access for any size RV.

  No worries about RV size. All camp sites located on roads which loop back to main road. So no need to stress about dead ending and attempting a turn around.

  Must camp in designated areas.

  Even if you don’t plan to spend the night, it is well worth the beauty to pull off and relax or picnic for the afternoon.

  I’ve been everywhere and this place was BREATHTAKING! Rock formations like I have never seen. I can see why those mountains are steeped in Native legend of spiritual inhabitants.

  Spots fill up fast in the summer months. Trails, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife. Sites are first come first serve.

  But no running water, restroom or hook ups.

  Tent or RV spots.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 4, 2021

  Boulder Lake Trail - Trailhead Dispersed Camping

  Free camping and lake access

  This area is noted as the backpacker parking area to access the wilderness trails above Boulder Lake. It is just outside of the developed Boulder Lake CG. However this area is also a popular free dispersed camp area for TTs and RVs as the regular campground is a bit tight for larger TTs and RVs and the loop Rd in the campground is terrible. So folks camp out here on the open flat grassy area, and as a bonus there is a grassy boat launch area good for kayaks and other water craft. No potable water, no toilets, no trash dumpsters, no tables or fire rings. 14d limit and the rangers do come around to check I hear. There is a toilet up the hill at the packstock staging parking area.

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  Connor M.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 30, 2024

  Shadow Mountain Campground

  High clearence needed, peaceful, great views of the Tetons

  This is a great location if you are exploring the Teton/Jackson area. It's a little far to camp here and then go to Yellowstone.

  There are a lot of camping spots that are dispersed to choose from, but keep in mind that even with the low amount of reviews here it's a well known spot to locals.

  We stayed here in June and finally found a spot after passing dozens of filled ones, only to see about half a dozen other vehicles drive by looking for somewhere to park.

  This is true back-country camping, pack in and pack out. No potable water is available and no facilities so be prepared with all your needs before coming here. Also note that this is bear country so be prepared with food and smell management to limit attracting them in.

  The Sunset over the Tetons was amazing and we would stay here again in the future.

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  Carrie C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 19, 2018

  Forest Service Road 700 Designated Dispersed Camping

  Free and Fun!

  Places to explore galore! You can climb, mountain bike. hike, fish, and ATV in some areas.

  All of the free dispersed camping sites are along Vedauwoo Road that leads to Happy Jack Road from I-80. The exit to Vedauwoo State Park is right off I-80 and only 17 miles west of Laramie WY. The Vedauwoo Road itself was a bit wash-boarded, but freshly laid with crushed granite. There are a few spur roads that allow camping. The map in the attached photo shows the area pretty well. There are no amenities here. A rock fire ring and a numbered post will show you where camping is permitted. The camp areas are spaced very far apart. You are near the road, but no other campers. You need to pack out everything you bring in. I had a very nice time here. The next evening I did go into the established campground. Please see my ranger review for Vedauwoo Campground. (includes a review of the ICEMULE cooler seen in some photos!)

  Activities in the area include: mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV's, and fishing. Nearby, continue on Vedauwoo Road until it meets Happy Jack (paved) take a right and you will encounter Curt Gowdy State park where you can rent paddling equipment or boat and tour 2 of the lakes in the State Park. It is beautiful there and they do have a couple campgrounds on the waterfront.

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  Sheridan B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2020

  Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

  Beautiful

  There are many types of camping areas with a variety of ground. This beach area was beautiful. We were greeted with a huge herd of sheep one afternoon. Lots of wildlife. Very windy but it’s Wyoming; about 11am-dusk. Lots of great rockhounding in the area. BLM land; so 14 day limit. Would definitely return.

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  Mark & Kelly G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2022

  Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

  Great View of Devil's Tower

  Last mile of gravel going in to site was pretty rough.  Sign indicated that the road would be impassible if wet/raining.  Site was flat and gravel.  Spot for tents just up the hill.  No fire ring, no picnic table, no hook-ups or garbage.  Dispersed camping / boondocking.  No fee.   Fantastic view of the country-side including Devil's Tower.  Site appeared secluded and unused.  Another vehicle with a tent did join us during the night, but there was room for both of us!

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  Connor M.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 30, 2024

  Crazy Woman Canyon Road - dispersed camping

  Best kept secret, beautiful bolders, fast moving river

  This is a one of those secret locations that you look for, the one you don't want to give away but show all your friends pictures of it. If this was a fishing spot you wouldn't tell other anglers about it. If it was a special hunting location you would keep your lips sealed.

  Crazy woman canyon gets it's name from a few different legends, but that's not the point of this gem. The tranquility, peace, towering canyon walls that make you feel so small, the freedom of the outdoors and back country quietness, that's what this place should be known for.

  We saw wildlife, we relaxed with the sound of the river, this was an unforgettable experience.

  Keep in mind there are no facilities here, no toilets, no potable water, no showers, you need to pack in and pack out. This is true back-country camping. The roads are narrow and traffic goes both ways, we had to pass another truck and were just inches from the edge with rushing water below. But this is Wyoming, this is the wild west, one of the great frontiers of the American expansion.

  Come here, it's worth it.

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  mia

  Scout

  

  Oct. 11, 2022

  Snake River Dispersed - Rockefeller Memorial Parkway

  Great!

  Perfect free camping spot. 4 official sites although more could fit if needed

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  Marlene V.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Reservoir Disperse Camping near Melvin Brewing

  BEST CAMP SPOT

  We have tried many dispersed camping spots now and this is by far the best one we’ve visited. Easy access to lake swimming, free WiFi at the brewery and many spots to choose from. Nice July temperatures. Would definitely come back!

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  Opus 15 !.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Forest Service Road 330C

  Forest Road 330-C - Medicine Bow Snowy Range

  We found a great spot right next to the river on forest road 330C near North Fork Campground. The area was fairly busy on Labor Day weekend but we were basically isolated in this spot. One family was camping a little further up the road, but we had zero traffic on our road and the spot was beautiful. We were nestled up against the Little Laramie River which was awesome. We did explore the area a little and found numerous dispersed camping spots in/around the area but none as nice as the spot that we settled on. The exact coordinates are:

  41.35475° N, -106.16955° W

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  Natalie B.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 14, 2017

  Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

  Awesome view!

  A bit of a drive and a rough road, but totally worth it! Off of antelope flat Rd, take a left at the dead end toward the national Forest land. Then you will veer left on the dirt road. There is a camping area at the base of the mountain but if you continue on up the mountain there are many, many dispersed camping pullouts. Beautiful views of the Tetons and excellent wildflowers. There are sites that have some shade and trees but several are pretty exposed. This is a very popular place on the weekends so make sure you get there early to set up camp (or avoid it if you like quite on a Saturday night). No water, no toilets, just a free place to camp with established fire rings! Dogs are welcome.

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  Catherine B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Spread Creek Dispersed Site

  Beautiful spot

  Designated dispersed camping - spots had bear boxes. Potentially crowded, I had a big space to myself. Beautiful views, quiet - river nearby

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  Donitza I.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2022

  Greys River Corridor

  Dispersed camping along river

  Where this pin is serves more as a day use area with camping spots highly used and trashed. However there is better dispersed camping along this road.

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  Savannah D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  Snake River Dispersed - Rockefeller Memorial Parkway

  Not Dispersed

  Great spot for camping if you get there early and you don’t mind people driving by looking for spots at any hour. This area should not be advertised as dispersed camping, strict site camping with signs everywhere. We had to drive an hour+ up the road, requiring 4x4, to get to National Forest and legally camp. We slept in our car, uncomfortable with how much human traffic there was and the possibility of bears in camp. Make sure to properly store food, there are only site specific bear boxes after camp 1.

  That being said, it was a beautiful drive out in the morning and was a convenient location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

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  hallie

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Crazy Woman Canyon Road - dispersed camping

  Great spot

  Wonderful dispersed camping spot! It’s a big area for multiple groups. There may be other people around you depending when you go. Next to some rushing water which is nice!

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  Brenda M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Buckboard Cove Dispersed Campsite

  Buckboard Cove

  Nice river side camping on a rock beach. Antelope, deer and birds of all kinds are plentiful. There are 2 roads each has at least one really nice dispersed camping spot.

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  SwitchbackKids

  Legend

  

  Jul. 20, 2017

  Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

  Avoid the hustle and bustle of Jackson Hole with easy access to the Tetons!

  There were many options for camping in Grand Teton, but our choice was by far the most beautiful and remote.

  We camped in Bridger-Teton National Forest when we were on our way out of the park, but it would be possible to stay here even while you are hiking and driving your way through the park itself (although you’d add a bit of driving into your day).

  Dispersed camping is allowed in the National Forest, so as long as you drive out of the National Park and into the National Forest far enough, you can find a place to set up camp. We found a pull-off (on the right side of the road) that led down to a flat, gorgeous site with established fire rings and a perfect place for a tent. There was a road leading down to this spot, but we opted to park up top and hike down because of our limited 2-wheel drive vehicle. It was only a few hundred feet down.

  Camping in dispersed areas are the perfect way to feel alone, even in popular areas like Grand Teton and Jackson Hole.

  During our time in the park in May, we still found plenty to do: our highlights included the view from Signal Mountain, early mornings at Schwabacher’s Landing, photos along Mormon Row, hiking to Toggart Lake, and kayaking along Snake River.

  You can read much more about our five days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Grand Teton)

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  Izzy T.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Laramie Overlook Disperesed Camping

  Small, but mighty

  Great place to boondock for a few days. We stayed here for a week in our 20 foot skoolie. Short drive into the Medicine Bow National forest and you’re here. There are a couple of loops right as you enter, which are the most level places to park a rig. Then another path leads about a half a mile to a few other sites that are more secluded, but not very level. I wouldn’t recommend towing anything down there with the condition of the dirt road and low hanging tree branches. Those would be ideal for a camper van or tent. There is a lovely creek that runs along there. The dump/water is decommissioned at this site, but as you turn in there is dump/water at the forest station. During our stay there were a couple of RV’s and some off road fanatics. Quiet and cool summer evenings. Great cell service!

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Cody BLM Dispersed

  Antelope Hunting

  We pulled off of highway 16 to just explore and found that this area has a lot of options for camping. It is a vast stretch of BLM land between Cody and Greybull. The road in is rocky dirt but easily doable in our 26’ class C. Any size rig should do fine here. The road splits many times and we just used satellite view to check where the roads lead and decided on one. 

  The area we stayed in is flat and quite large with a stone fire pit. It did get very windy but died down through the night. The view is amazing. It was quiet and overall a nice place to hike or bike around. Saw some prong horns on the way in too! 

  There was a group of hunters that came around to check things out in the evening, then returned the next morning and shot an antelope from the next ridge over, then took a very long time doing photoshoot with the carcass. Antelope hunting is big in Wyoming. Not sure when hunting season is but something to watch out for if you’re exploring out here. Other than that we were the only ones here. 

  No water or any other amenities so pack in and pack out. The area was mostly free from litter but there were some bullet casings around which is almost a given in BLM territory. 

  Good cell reception with ATT, Verizon and TMobile.

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  Jade G.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Bridger-Teton National Forest

  Mosquito Creek Dispersed Campground in Wilson, WY

  We stayed in a lovely dispersed camping site on Mosquito Creek road in Wilson, Wyoming.  Some of the campsites have views of the creek and are very private.  All sites are very private.  

  The road to get there, as is usual with dispersed camping, is very bumpy and 4WD is recommended.  

  Our friend saw a large black bear after leaving our site.  It is also moose territory.

  Gorgeous, private, but with no bathrooms or amenities at all.

  Even though there is no water, bathrooms, or other amenities, it is free.  And it is a few short minutes to the town of Jackson Hole.

  Bonus:  we have cellular reception enough that I could make calls and send emails (Not strong enough to send pics and stream though).