Dispersed camping opportunities abound near Bondurant, Wyoming, primarily within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Several free primitive sites exist along Cliff Creek, Fisherman Creek Road, and nearby forest service roads. These undeveloped areas provide basic camping with established fire rings but no amenities. According to reviews, sites along Shadow Mountain offer "incredible views of the Grand Teton mountain range" though they require navigating "rough, steep and narrow" dirt roads. Most locations operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations accepted.
Road conditions vary significantly throughout the area, with many sites requiring high-clearance vehicles. Several campers noted that while roads can be challenging, they are "manageable if you take it slow." No drinking water is available at these sites; visitors must bring all necessary supplies. Bear activity is common throughout the region. Proper food storage in hard-sided vehicles or bear-resistant containers is mandatory. Forest Service staff regularly patrol popular areas to enforce food storage regulations and fire restrictions.
Camping stay limits typically range from 5-14 days depending on location and season. The Bridger-Teton National Forest generally allows 5-day stays during peak season (May through Labor Day) and up to 16 days during off-season. Sites near water sources like Cliff Creek and Grey's River provide fishing opportunities but may have significant mosquito activity during summer months. As one camper advised, "Bring bug spray and you'll be fine." Fire regulations change frequently based on conditions; visitors should check current restrictions before travel. Most dispersed sites have established fire rings, and fires must be completely extinguished before leaving camp.
"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."
"Most are near the river. Some are very large and flat. We saw quite a few 5th wheelers parked in the first few miles where the road is flat and suitable for a sedan."
"The spot was large enough to turn around and easily maneuver the trailer. We got there on a Thursday evening at about 8pm. Nobody passed our campsite that whole evening, aside from a deer."
"Long dirt road with lots of trails leading to nice spots. The road and most of the campsites are fit for large RVs. Most spots have shade and fire rings."
"Great option if the Curtis Canyon campground is full, or if you would prefer something a little more remote. High clearance vehicles recommended - forest road 30440 is in pretty rough shape."
"Maybe they just liked my bug spray, I'm not sure. But with the current fire ban, I spent most of my time at these sites indoors."
"There are many dispersed campsites up the nine mile well maintained dirt road."
"Then turn around and you have amazing Mountain View’s. Nothing like sleeping to the creeks song at night. No one around Monday to Thursday. Then a few good people on the weekends."
"Most of the good ones emptied around 9-10AM and filled shortly after. 95% of the others filled up by 5pm."
"Walk to the waterfalls. Campground was quite and so dark by 9pm. Lots of open dispersed camping available."
"There is water, pit toilets, fire Rings, lamp post, and water. The only downside to the campground is it is located right along a fairly busy two lane Highway."
"This BLM recreation area has 12 designated FREE dispersed campsites along the Green River. The sires are off of a good gravel graded BLM road that dead ends at sites 12a-b."
"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."
"On the Bridger-Teton National Forest just outside Grand Teton National Park, Shadow Mountain is gorgeous, one of the most popular free camping areas in Jackson Hole, and fills up very quickly."
"With that said the upper road to the main camping area was closed off by the forest service at the lower parking area / pit toilet. The view made it worth the trip up."
"There’s beautiful views of the Teton mountains as people say, the roads are a bit rough and inclined but that’s everywhere in the west really:) no four wheel drive needed at all."
"Dispersed car camped. If there’s too much rain, the road can get very muddy. Be mindful of mice, one found a home inside the hood of one of our cars. We also saw a moose. Spots filled up daily."
"Stayed in the first spot, beautiful views, road was good when we came but we have 4wd and high clearance vehicle. Great spot not too cold at night"
"Great spot ~30mins from downtown Jackson with big spaces and an easy to access road! Biggest con - it’s heavily trafficked with significant road noise during daylight hours."
"We parked right on the creek, biked the road/trail, and loved the solitude. Teton County rangers popped by as we were leaving but that was about it."
GuideHas three camp sites located in a circle. No level areas. Access road is rocky but larger rigs can make it if you go slow. If all three sites populated may take some work to get out depending how they park..
TravelerAbsolutely beautiful, roads pretty rough, but worth it
GuideWe visited in late August and stayed 5 nights - there are many sites here and timing to get one is key. Most of the good ones emptied around 9-10AM and filled shortly after. 95% of the others filled up by 5pm. The hot springs at the end is a treat worth visiting as well as the waterfall after the paid campground. Signs are clear when dispersed camping ends before the paid campground. There is no dispersed camping after it, but the entire 7mile road to it from the highway is fair game with many options. It is about a 30 minute drive to Jackson and Teton National Park from here but worth it as you can’t beat free!
LegendThe road conditions to get up here are a little rough at this point in the year. Lots of rutted-out spots. DIRT IS VERY DIGGABLE. BURRY YOUR POOP! ITs disgusting coming across piles of poop covered in TP. Learn to dig a hole. Its not that difficult.
LegendA little up the road from the better view. But that was filled to the brim with tents and campers. Decent enough view. The road is pretty rutted out(see photo). Temps got below freezing so be mindful this time of year now. The sites do have bear bins.
GuideGreat option for a quiet night or 2 with a great view of the Tetons. Has bear boxes and fire rings and a pit toilet on the forest service road coming in. Just past the pit toilet the road gets pretty rough with a bunch of rocks and dips. Got up there no issue though. Was a lot less busy than some of the other spots nearby.
ScoutThe site is VERY busy but I scored one with an awesome view. The camp host is very sweet and watchful over the sites and who comes. Many sites don’t have the classic Teton view. Road noise is real as people come around looking for campsites. Overall exceptional location. Have to get there early for best pick. They fill fast. Very popular.
ScoutI loved this spot, clean easy to get to, there a paved road til you get to the site and pull off before you get to the site . We were perched on a secluded hill with trees, comes with fire ring and views of river and Tetons . There is a cafe nearby. I will be saving this one.
TravelerGreat site if you can snag it!
Dispersed camping options near Bondurant, Wyoming extend beyond Cliff Creek with numerous sites along Forest Service roads in Bridger-Teton National Forest. Most sites sit at elevations between 7,000-8,000 feet where summer temperatures typically range from 40-80°F with significant temperature drops after sunset. Fall Creek Road provides multiple dispersed sites with varying privacy levels and creek access about 30 miles from Bondurant.
Explore hot springs: Granite Creek area hosts natural hot springs near Granite Creek Trailhead where campers can enjoy thermal soaking. "Drove out there for the hot springs and was pleasantly surprised by all of the dispersed campsites," notes Matt S.
Wildlife observation: The Warren Bridge Recreation Area offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. "There is amazing wildlife viewing right from the campground. On my last visit I saw mule deer, moose, and Antelope right from my campsite," reports Marty C. Bald eagles nest in the area, with one camper noting, "Directly across the river from our site is a tall pine with an eagles nest. 2 large Bald Eagles hang out there in the evening."
Fishing access: Multiple creek-side sites provide direct fishing access. At Fisherman Creek Road, campers find "Easy to find, plenty of spots" with "Long dirt road with lots of trails leading to nice spots" according to Dakota H. Many dispersed sites near Bondurant offer direct water access for fishing.
Creek-side camping: The sound of flowing water enhances rustic camping near Bondurant. At Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek, Quentin M. describes the area as "Wonderfully peaceful, all sites right next to the creek, plenty of options and pretty well spaced out from each other." Another camper mentions the "Great serene views of the mountain range with a nice river running nearby good for cooling off on a hot day."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing between sites. Along Fisherman Creek Road, "There were many available campsites and it's not far from the main road at all. I had a bar of service via Verizon. Really had the place to ourselves," according to Tee C. Sites typically feature natural barriers of trees or terrain providing separation.
Established fire rings: Most dispersed sites come with established fire rings. At Fall Creek Road - Dispersed, campers found that "Site even had a fire pit" and multiple reviewers note the presence of established fire rings throughout the area.
Morning and evening temperatures: Temperature fluctuations are significant with cold mornings even in summer. Jennifer from Cliff Creek reports, "It did get down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit over night, so pack warm." Early summer and fall campers should bring cold-weather gear regardless of daytime temperatures.
Cell service variability: Cell coverage varies widely across the region. At Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping, Katherine C. notes service is available while others report complete lack of coverage. Fern from Cliff Creek mentions "zero cell service here. You will have to drive into Jackson to get service."
Insect conditions: Mosquitoes are prevalent throughout summer months. Witek C. from Fisherman Creek Road warns, "The only downside was the crazy amount of mosquitoes. Bring bug spray!" Similar warnings appear across most campground reviews from June through August.
Cattle grazing areas: Several dispersed camping areas around Bondurant sit on open range. Nikki and Will W. note, "This is open range so be aware that there are cattle grazing." Encounters with cattle on roads are common, as Tee C. mentions, "On the way out, there was a herd of cows blocking the road and some cowboys driving them."
Bear box availability: Some dispersed sites provide bear boxes while others require bringing storage. At Spread Creek Dispersed Campground, Sarah M. notes, "Luckily, this site did have a bear food storage container and a fire ring." Sites without containers require secure food storage in vehicles.
Creek access for cooling off: Shallow creek areas provide natural water play areas during hot days. Zaq O. mentions at Cliff Creek that the "nice river running nearby good for cooling off on a hot day" makes for kid-friendly recreation. Access points vary in depth and current strength.
Morning wildlife viewing: Dawn provides prime wildlife watching opportunities from camp. At Spread Creek, a camper notes, "On our walk out this morning, we noticed a family of deer munching in the field." Plan morning activities that allow quiet observation time.
Site availability timing: For family trips requiring specific site features, timing matters. At Upper Teton View Dispersed, one camper advises, "We drove in around 2pm on Sunday June 22, and tent camped. We picked spot 6, although all were open when we drove in." Weekday arrivals before 3pm typically offer better site selection.
Road surface conditions: Gravel roads leading to sites vary in quality and maintenance. At Upper Teton View, chuck S. reports, "Road up is a little rough but made it fine towing our 38ft 5th wheel." Curtis Canyon campers caution the "road is rutted so put some thought into your lines."
Turn-around space: Site selection should consider vehicle maneuvering needs. Jennifer from Cliff Creek notes sites with "nice fire pits. We chose to drive about a half mile in to find a spot and tent camp." Witek C. found at Fisherman Creek Road, "The spot was large enough to turn around and easily maneuver the trailer."
Seasonal road closures: Spring access may be limited by snow, mud, or seasonal closures. Brianna S. cautions about Upper Teton View: "Most of this area is not open in early May, and the part of it that is open is packed with people. Wouldn't recommend in spring."
Leveling requirements: Most dispersed sites require leveling equipment. Along Fall Creek Road, Elizabeth E. advises, "I do not recommend crossing the creek and going right in anything that size unless you are a VERY skilled driver. Up until then, it's just a dirt road so, no biggie."
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