Cliff Creek Road cuts west off Highway 191 into Bridger-Teton National Forest, delivering campers to a string of dispersed sites spread along the creek corridor near Bondurant, Wyoming. The US Forest Service manages this free-camping area with no facilities and no reservations, which means arriving earlier in the day gives the best shot at the riverside spots, which fill first on weekends. Campers traveling between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone frequently use it as an overnight stop, and its position along an active forest road means it draws more through-traffic than its remote feel might suggest.
Sites vary considerably depending on how far in you drive. The first few miles along the flat, gravel road are accessible to sedans and minivans, and reviewers have spotted fifth-wheelers parked in those early pullouts, making this a reasonable stop for larger rigs. Farther in, the road develops ruts and potholes that filter out lower-clearance vehicles. Most sites sit near the water, and a few are tucked into the pines with views toward the creek rather than direct access. Shade is limited at some spots, particularly those in the open near the water. Jonathan notes the sites are "very far apart, and unmarked but easy to find," which holds true across most of the corridor.
Wildlife sightings are common here. Moose, deer, elk, and whooping cranes have all been reported by reviewers, and the area is open range, so free-roaming cattle occasionally wander through camp. Fly fishing along Cliff Creek draws anglers, and the sound of running water is a consistent feature at the sites closest to the bank. This is bear country, and food storage precautions apply.
Road noise is worth factoring into site selection. During peak season, the forest road sees steady vehicle traffic through the evening hours, with dust a real factor on dry days. Fern found the traffic "hard to believe how many vehicles go whizzing by," though things tend to quiet down by 10 p.m. Cell service is essentially nonexistent along Cliff Creek. Jackson, roughly 45 minutes away, is the nearest resupply point for groceries, fuel, showers, and laundry. Campers looking to explore more of the area can browse campgrounds near Teton National Forest or check out nearby options like Kozy Campground to the north or North Granite Creek Road Dispersed — Teton NF for a different dispersed experience in the same forest.
Cliff Creek works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable navigating unmarked sites, traveling without cell connectivity, and planning around a road that stays active well into the evening.
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Map & DirectionsDispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest is located in Wyoming near Bondurant
Coordinates
43.2312787 N
110.50647655 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 50 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 38 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 47 min from Ogden, UT
