Top Free Dispersed Camping near Lander, WY
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Lander, WY (13)
1. Wild Iris OK Corral
8 Reviews•39 Photos•133 SavesWild Iris is one of the most beautiful sport climbing areas in the U.S. It's hard to beat a warm summer day spent climbing the white limestone pockets of Wild Iris. And to top it off, you'll belay comfortably beneath a peaceful canopy of aspen trees. Sublime. The climbs are mostly short, and occasionally sharp, but the climbing and experience is more than enough to compensate for these minor drawbacks. There are plenty of routes from 5.9 on up to 5.14, so most climbers will find more than enough to stay busy. Wild Iris is located at Limestone Mountain at an elevation of 9,000 feet. The climbing season begins when the snow melts (early June) and can last into Fall. The high altitude makes summer climbing pleasant, but be aware that the weather can change at any moment - wind and cold storms are common all summer. Many of the climbs face south, so also be prepared for warm temps! Remember this is Wyoming - land of the extremes! A number of primitive spots are available for camping, and an outhouse is located just up from the main parking lot. Closest supplies are located in Lander. The Lander Bar comes highly recommended for food and drink - it's a climbing tradition!
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2. Christina Lake Trailhead Dispersed Sites
2 Reviews•12 Photos•32 Saves- Pets
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3. Ocean Lake Lindholm
1 Review•2 Photos•38 Saves- Phone Service
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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- Picnic Table
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4. Lake Cameahwait
8 Reviews•9 Photos•77 SavesAccessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
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6. Frye Lake - Dispersed Campsites
Be the first to review!•14 SavesCamping is free in the remote areas of the Shoshone and is a great way to get away from it all. Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, tables, or drinking water. Follow these guidelines to ensure these areas can be enjoyed by future generations. Campsites must be 200 feet from trails, lakes, or wet meadows and 100 feet from streams or creeks. There is a 16 consecutive day stay limit. Any new location must be at least 5 miles from the previous location. Group size may be limited. Check with the local ranger district office for specifics in the area you want to go. Grizzly bear food storage regulations must be followed in designated grizzly bear use areas. See our Bear Safety page for more information. Dispersed camping or campfires are not allowed in the area commonly known as the North Fork Canyon and includes the area 1/2 mile on either side of the centerline of U. S. Highway 14/16/20 between the national forest boundary and the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Within this special recreation corridor, all camping and campfires must be within developed recreation sites. Some areas on the Shoshone are closed and signed as such to dispersed camping due to grizzly bear activity or resource protection. Be alert to signage. Check with the local ranger district office in the area you want to be for any seasonal restrictions that may apply.
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10. Boulder Lake Trail - Trailhead Dispersed Camping
1 Review•7 Photos•11 SavesLocated above the inlet on the east side of Boulder Lake, this trailhead offers separate parking areas for backpackers and equestrians, corrals, and toilet facilities. The trailhead is adjacent to the Boulder Lake Campground. Access is provided to the Boulder Canyon Trail and the Blueberry Lake Trail. - camp at least 200 feet away from lakes, creeks, and trails. - leash dogs in crowded areas - follow Leave No Trace Principles
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Lander
19 Reviews of 13 Lander Campgrounds
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Gary S.
Scout
Lake Cameahwait
If the water was lower I can see where it wouldn be a great place
Most of the sites are flooded the pit toilets are good not sure if they are holding back the water as it is controlled. Only spent one night as we had a very strong wind and did not crank up our top on our slide in camper
Addy K.ScoutLake Cameahwait
Quiet and Easy for a Van
This was a cute little spot! We arrived early evening on a Thursday and it was empty. Good lake access and view of sunset. The GPS location from the app takes you to 4 spots, one ADA, but there are a couple more around the lake. Well maintained pit toilet. The two spots closest to the lake were flooded so watch out for that. Good service for Verizon. Make sure your GPS is taking Bass Lake Rd in from 26. Ours found a "shortcut" down the gravel ranching roads. Not sure why the info here says showers and hook ups, we did not see that. Not sure a tent camper would enjoy this spot.
Wild Berries B.
Guide
Wild Iris OK Corral
Overnight stay just before the thunderstorm storm
We planned to stay for at least couple of nights but following morning after with beautiful sunshine, clouds gathered and viscus thunderstorm arrived from nowhere. Blowed our seat cushions away to nearby creek, which had pretty strong flow and current. It started to feel unsafe and we quickly packed and left. It was a shame as the site and location was very nice.
- GGregoryGuide
Ocean Lake Lindholm
Serene gem
Very easy to find. Last 1m of dirt road was a bit rutted, but not bad. Were the only ones here, so perfect to turn on some music, or sit in the quiet and listen to birds and elk. Lake teaming with birdlife, and saw fish jumping. Great dark sky. 2 Vault toilets were clean and no smell. No litter seen, so everyone has been good to pack in /out. Several sites have covered picnic tables and grills...or can share with neighbour if park either side. Saw some evidence of small fire puts, but didn't use them. Mostly level sites, but a few levellers wouldn't go amiss. Has a boat ramp.
- Wayne H.
RangerLake Cameahwait
Great Place
Great place to stay if you can work around the mosquitoes. We stayed for a week and a half and it was very quiet and the water is very clear. Is very easy to find. GPS got us there no problem.
- rrandall T.
Traveler
Christina Lake Trailhead Dispersed Sites
Lots of sites
I went a mile or so up Louse Lake Rd looking for a 1 night site. Lots of small side roads. The ATV folks make lots of noise and dust in the daytime be but it seem to stop at dark. Far enough down a sidetrack noone came by.
- llili G.Guide
Lake Cameahwait
Perfect free spot
4 shaded structures right along a beautiful lake with a perfect view of the mountains. no trouble getting in - paved roads. pit toilets & ADA accessible parking spot with ramp down to the water
- Sonny S.Guide
Wild Iris OK Corral
Great views, fills up quick, no cell service
The camping spots are immaculate and there are plenty to choose from (hypothetically) however, I arrived at 3:30pm on a tuesday and there were barely any spots left. The cell service for verizon at the campsite was also terrible, i hiked about a mile around and up the mountain for two bars to text family but nothing at camp. Bathrooms are okay, better than nothing ! The road is also hard on cars, especially 2WD but it is possible!
Shari G.
LegendLake Cameahwait
Peaceful & Free
On the west side of Boysen Reservoir near Bonneville, WY, this lovely and free camping area along the shores of this tiny lake, offered us a great place to camp for a few days to wait out the wind and recharge our solar batteries.
Each campsite area had a covered and wind fenced picnic table and grill, which we used to hide behind during a spicy, early spring wind storm. The pit toilets were the standard Forest Service bathrooms, which were very clean. There were also several group areas, and at least one large covered picnic pavilion further down the road. Verizon cell phone service was surprisingly great at the campsite.
Hiking, biking, fishing and paddling are all available right from camp, and the Boysen Reservoir is a short skip down the road for a longer water experience. The nearby town of Bonneville doesn’t have much more than a Post Office and gas station convenience store so come prepared or you'll need to drive about an hour for supplies.
- SSavannahGuide
Wild Iris OK Corral
Wild Iris with a view!
Road in is in good shape. Sites are fairly large and we were able to find one with our 39ft fifth wheel without a problem! When you get the the hiking parking lot/bathroom, stay left. Great views of the quarry and surrounding valleys. Verizon cell signal is decent, was able to stream movie at night with light much delay. My husband worked during the day on his hotspot, only had a little interference when heavy clouds moved in later in the day.
Greg L.Legend
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.
- Carlos D.Scout
Wild Iris OK Corral
Awesome place
Nice camping spots , beautiful views and quite
Glen B.RangerChristina Lake Trailhead Dispersed Sites
Freedom to have fun!
These primitive sites around the Christina Lake trailhead are open and made for larger RV's and equine trailers. Road goes right by the sites so not much privacy, but not a huge amount of traffic either. Nights will be cool and dark if no moon, there is a stream nearby so might be a bit buggy at times. Stargazing will be intense on a dark night and the coyotes will be heard yipping in the distance. Louis lake lodge is not to far but with very limited provisions, so save yourself a trip back down the mountain and pack wisely. Water will be available at a few campgrounds and the lodge. The road to Christina lake is a jeep trail, make no mistake about that regular 4×4's are risking severe damage. Firewood is pretty easy to comeby of you roam a little bit. Pack in pack out, leave it better than you found it. Enjoy
- AAndrew P.Scout
Lake Cameahwait
Get spot 10 miles off 20/26
Plenty of room on a great little lake. Had a 34 ft A class and took in on dirt road which covers about 2/3 of lake. The other 1/3 is a 2 lane paved road. Amazing back drop views of the mountains behind us and tons of running room for the boys and dog
Carrie C.LegendWild Iris OK Corral
City Park Camping
This is a pretty great setup! Camping in the City Park is FREE and limited to 3 days. This place gets busy during festivals which occur with some regularity on the summer weekends. I'd check beforehand unless that's the reason you're there! There is a area for trailers. Tents can be pitched on the lawn area. It's a park with nice lawns which are watered regularly so there is the sprinkler obstacle.
Flush toilets are available and water. The park has a volleyball area and horseshoe pits. There are covered picnic areas. No fires allowed, but there are grill available for cooking.
Great place, close to adventure with town amenities readily available!
- Carrie C.Legend
Wild Iris OK Corral
A Climbers Paradise!
I visit Wild Iris frequently! They have amazing limestone sport routes in a variety of skill levels. The campground is along a severely rutted road, but are level and in the trees along the OK Corral Crag. The area has a well marked trail system to point you in the direction of different walls along the crag.
Each campsite offers a metal bear boxes to store your food items. There story is, there was a black bear who broke into someone's camper and ate their waffles. So there is a bear named Waffles in the area! There is established rock fire rings. Pit toilets at the parking area for The Main Wall area. Tons of trees and more climbing than one can do in a lifetime! And it is FREE!
We visit several times a year! Check out the International Climbing Festival that is hosted in July each year!
- Carrie C.Legend
Lake Cameahwait
Mostly set up for day camping
Small lake popular with fishermen. There were a few paddle sport users present. It is very hot in July and there are provided shade structures. You can see the Boysen Reservoir from the road on the north side of the lake, they are very close. There are several pit toilets available around the perimeter of the lake.
Leah W.LegendWild Iris OK Corral
Wild Iris Camground
Bears are present, please be vigilant with your food and smelly goods.
Campsites are dispersed. Some have firepits and tent pads built. All accessible with a 2WD car. Amazing views, but still warm in September. Great climbing location also.
- Leah W.Legend
Wild Iris OK Corral
City Park Camping
I have determined that Lander WY is the friendliest city in America... plus, they let you camp for FREE up to three nights in their city (town) park. There are restrooms with flushing toilets and running water. Nice soft green grass to set your tent up in. I recommend getting a burger from the Lander Bar when you visit!
There are picnic shelters, horseshoe pits and lots of trees.
And sprinklers... be aware, you might get a wet tent (see video)
Guide to Lander
Camping near Lander, Wyoming, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this outdoor paradise.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the stunning trails around Lander. Many campers rave about the nearby hiking options. One camper mentioned, "We hiked in the morning and the views were to die for and the trail was a nice way to get heart pumping!" at Sinks Campground — Sinks Canyon State Park.
- Fishing: The rivers and lakes around Lander are great for fishing. A visitor at Louis Lake Campground said, "The sites were close together but I didn’t mind since the views made it worth it."
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at Wild Iris OK Corral noted, "Great views of the quarry and surrounding valleys."
What campers like
- Free Camping: Many campers appreciate the free options available. A review for Lander City Park highlights, "Great free camp site. You’re allowed to stay up to 3 days at a time and have toilets right next to the site."
- Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground are praised for their cleanliness. One camper said, "You can tell they take pride in the campground."
- Community Feel: Campers often enjoy the friendly atmosphere. A visitor at Popo Agie Campground mentioned, "The campground is busy but quiet."
What you should know
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ocean Lake, lack basic amenities. A camper noted, "There’s no garbage, so pack out."
- Tight Spaces: Campers at Sinks Campground warned that sites can be close together. One said, "The sites were close together but I didn’t mind since the views made it worth it."
- Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at Wild Iris OK Corral shared, "Following morning after with beautiful sunshine, clouds gathered and a vicious thunderstorm arrived from nowhere."
Tips for camping with families
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or open spaces. A review for Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground mentioned, "It has a splash pad to cool off!"
- Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A camper at Popo Agie Campground advised, "Be careful if you decide to dip your toes in the river; the flow is really fast!!"
- Plan for Meals: Having a plan for meals can make things easier. One camper at Lander City Park suggested, "You can go snag something to eat if you are tired of boiling water for cup o noodles."
Tips from RVers
- Space for Big Rigs: Check if the campground can accommodate larger RVs. A review for Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground noted, "They can handle larger RVs as well."
- Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites. A visitor at Wind River RV Park mentioned, "Sites were level & easy to get into."
- Wi-Fi Availability: If you need to stay connected, check Wi-Fi options. A camper at Jim Moss Arena Campground said, "They even brought a wifi repeater and installed next to our camper to ensure we had a good signal."
Camping near Lander, Wyoming, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience!
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