Crazy Woman Canyon Road, near Buffalo, Wyoming, is a unique spot for those who enjoy a more rugged camping experience. This area offers a chance to pitch your tent in a serene setting, right next to a creek, where the sounds of flowing water and chirping birds create a perfect backdrop for relaxation.

The camping spots are spacious and provide a sense of privacy, with many sites featuring stone fire rings for cozy evenings under the stars. Visitors have praised the stunning views and the peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle. One camper noted, “Camping right next to the creek, listen to water and birds humming, perfect white noise to sleep with.”

While there are no amenities like restrooms or trash services, the natural beauty of the area more than makes up for it. The road leading in is accessible for smaller vehicles, and the surrounding landscape is dotted with impressive boulders and lush greenery. Just be prepared for a bit of a climb if you decide to bike in; it’s a steep hill on the way back!

If you’re up for some adventure, the canyon road offers a scenic drive with plenty of opportunities for exploration. Just keep in mind that this area is popular, so arriving early can help you snag a prime spot. Whether you're looking to unwind or explore, Crazy Woman Canyon Road is a great choice for your next camping trip.

Crazy Woman Canyon Road - dispersed camping

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Crazy Woman Road lives up to her name. The road is one lane with a few wide spots to pass oncoming vehicles. It starts off flat but drops steeply and continues the downward angle. It’s 15 miles if you go all the way to 87 and 5 miles until private land starts and no camping there. I would not be comfortable taking a heavy load this way. We passed 3 camps that were not bad to get to if they are open. After a bit of driving you come upon an open area to camp. People set up their tent camp across the road too. We loved this spot! It’s right next to a river with rapids that are steep enough to be considered small waterfalls. There are 5 fire pits here that are spaced around the outside of the area. You would be hard pressed to get larger trailers in here. We loved sitting by the water on some large boulders. The water is great white noise too.

Steep rough road to remote beauty

Crazy Woman Canyon Road starts high on an open hilltop and then descends deep into a lush and beautiful canyon. The road follows the river with large boulders stacked upon each other to make up the canyon walls. This canyon worth exploring! If you go at the right time, you may even see some wildlife.

The road was dirt but it was easy to navigate but take it slow and be careful as there are a couple of rough spots. Hesitate travel on this road after a heavy rain, as any kind of washout or slick conditions could make travel hazardous. During and after a storm the road may be impassable, even with a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

There are many free dispersed primitive campsites along this road, including one next to a nice waterfall.

Best kept secret!

Gorgeous views, creek is so peaceful. A bunch of dispersed sites.

Best kept secret 

I made the mistake of biking down this road forgetting I had to go back up the hill, it’s a big hill, u don’t need much clearance on ur car but it’s kinda gnarly, don’t take a trailer/camper 

Big hill

I was planning on just checking out the canyon road for a day trip and then heading out to camp somewhere else. But when I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of dispersed camping sites right on the edge of the river, and decided to stay! Most sites had stone fire rings. Very quiet and not much traffic aside from other daytime visitors. The river provided the perfect white noise to fall asleep to. No cell service for AT&amp;T when in the canyon, but I had service just before driving down. 

Unique dispersed camping sites

Awesome camping. Beautiful views.
Water available from steam. No restrooms and no trash 

Crazy woman camping

Tried to camp here last Thursday, but both entrances are closed for construction Monday-Friday.

Closed!

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!  

Great spot

Like camping in a deserted trailer hood. Trailers park and then are deserted leaving no room for anyone else

Crazy woman dispersed

The camping spots ate right next to the canyon toad which weaves through. So many large boulders which look incredible. And there is a nice river.

You can bring a small sedan into the canyon road its not bumpy. First come first serve i was able to find a spot.

Incredible diamond

Nice, quiet with good view and fire pit. Camping right next to the creek, listen to water and birds humming, perfect white noise to sleep with. We get there early evening before sunset and another camper but is. 

Hidden Gems 

Currently closed about 10 minutes from where google maps was taking us without an indication why. 

Currently closed as of 2024-04-27

Great experience easy to find and given the time we went no one was there. 

Great place to winter camp

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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