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Best Dispersed Sites Near Pinedale, WY (24)

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58 Reviews of 24 Pinedale Campgrounds


  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grey's River 10138L Dispersed
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Grey's River 10138L Dispersed

    Wonderful Riverside Dispersed Campsite

    Coordinates: 42.78898,-110.68746. Free. Camped here Sept 17, 2024. One of several dispersed campsites along Greys River Road (Forest Road 10138). Large dispersed site, set back from forest road; no concerns with dust coming into the site from passing vehicles. Should comfortably accommodate 3 or 4 rigs. Clean rock fire ring. Mostly level, dirt surface. Easy access from forest road. Open site surrounded by trees. Next to Grey's River; easy access for bank fishing. There is a set of trees that may accommodate hammock camping. Tent camping also possible. Area can get muddy after rain. Solar recharging possible in middle of afternoon. No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service. Loved this spot.

  • Ella C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir

    Great spot to pull off for the night!

    Really nice view right by the water with the mountains in the distance. Saw lots of birds, pronghorns, horses, and a couple of jack rabbits. Easy road, good service, picnic area, overall all pretty barebones but nice spot!

  • Elsa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

    very dispersed & off grid

    pulled in pretty late at night but found a riverside spot within first 5 mins. the dirt road goes for quite some distance & is all around a gorgeous spot! there are free range cutie cows along the road and I even woke up to a small herd by the tent which absolutely made my morning. no service but fairly close to Jackson which has everything you could need to restock on. some pretty gnarly potholes but overall a really well maintained road.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Nice spot, if you like mice.

    Nice area if you like mice. I always set traps out everywhere we go, caught 4 the 1st night, 7 the next. We’re leaving this rodent infested place!!

  • Dakota H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fisherman Creek Road
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Fisherman Creek Road

    Easy to find, plenty of spots

    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. I came in late July and there were lots of motorcycles and ATVs. It was quiet from 7 PM to 7 AM.

  • Laura C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Trailhead Campsites in Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Glacier Trailhead Campsites in Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area

    Difficult to find, but worth it

    I was a little hesitant with previous reviews. But it was well worth it. Our GPS took us to the trail head. You are almost there, but not yet. Listen to the previous review. Keep going left of the trail head (the public horse corrals will be on your right) down the field towards the creek. You’ll run into quite a few spots. There were no spots labeled, but they all had fire pits. Such a GORGEOUS area. The stream was amazing to listen to all night. Worth the drive. Even in mid-July we were the only people there.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soda Lake WHMA
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Soda Lake WHMA

    Peak Season Pass Through Camping

    Getting to soda lake was very straight forward and easy out of Pinedale. Very well maintained road. Needed a pit stop for the night and to be in close proximity to Jackson Hole for a full day of activities there before continuing on through Yellowstone. Lake/sites are very exposed to weather condition but well established and marked. I opted to continue into forest service land to get out of the wind with tent camping, ended up not far in past the two established spots off of soda lake in the Northeast corner. Perfect secluded spot that was free thanks to Wyomings excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soda Lake Wildlife Area
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Soda Lake Wildlife Area

    Free camping on a lake

    This area is a wide open no shade glacial pothole lake. There are free designated, kind of, campsites around the lake. Couple places to launch a boat and four vault toilets scattered around. No trash dumpsters, no water, but fair to good cell signal depending on your location. Only a few miles outside of Pinedale on nice graded gravel roads. 14 day camping limit is posted.

  • Dolly L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir

    Good stars and private but...

    We arrived at night and found a spot pretty easily. The next morning, we tried to venture outside and the mosquitos were coming in thick swarms. We ran back to the camper trying to avoid the ridiculous amount of cow patties. The dogs were snatching the dried ones up as we ran further exacerbating the trauma. 😂. Our one dog fell 10 feet into the Reservoir because the edges are not sturdy. We had a hard time getting him out as the walls are straight up. We were afraid he was going to get sucked into the spillway. Needless to say, go further than we did if you want to stay here. Not sure what it is like, but it's bound to be better.

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest
    May. 21, 2024

    Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

    Good spot

    A little ways out of town, making it quieter. Big open space for RVs and big trailers. Road is a bit rough but just go slow. Do not need 4x4 or high clearance. Some spots are still muddy considering that the snow is still melting off. I parked my crosstrek in a corner near a creek and didn’t see or hear anyone.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Lakes Road
    Sep. 11, 2023

    Green River Lakes Road

    On the Green River

    This is a wide open dispersed location along the Green River. You might be competing with free grazing cattle, but they're respectful. It's a beautiful spot. The road in is washboard, so be patient.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Cool view, under construction

    We got here late so it was dark and hard to navigate, our bad. The west campground had “road closed” signs and was blocked but looked like some rigs made it in. We headed over to the east side. Not sure if we stayed in an official spot or not but there was was stone fire ring. Quite a bit of trash left behind. We took it with us on our way out. Hard to find the facilities, there are many areas under construction. The view was beautiful. Lots of floating algae in the lake. Didn’t let the dogs swim just in case. Would come back in a pinch but with time, would plan to discover other areas.
    Best part: the starts were amazing. There was a thunderstorm in the distance that made the sky look like a dance party. We saw an amazing moon rise!!! 😍

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Remote and perfect!

    If you are wanting bare bones this is it. There are toilet facilities which is nice, but it’s private, spread out, yet easy to access off the main road. The lake is beautiful as well. There are lots of bugs, but overall it was still a great spot for the night.

  • Alice S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Granite Creek Trailhead
    Aug. 16, 2023

    Granite Creek Trailhead

    Complete darkness.

    It was a little rough getting back there in my old van, bumpy. We stayed in the paid area with my pass only $10. Walk to the waterfalls. Campground was quite and so dark by 9pm. Lots of open dispersed camping available.

  • Katherine C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Soda Lake WHMA
    Aug. 8, 2023

    Soda Lake WHMA

    Lake Access & Close to Town

    A couple pit toilets, nice flat spots with a fire ring and picnic tables, and lake access + boat launches. Spots are we’ll dispersed so you’re not too close to your neighbor, but coverage is just sagebrush bushes so privacy is relatively low. Very nice views.

  • Casey K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Super private and great access to the water

    Super private area with great access to the reservoir. We swam most of the afternoon. My car battery died while I was there and there was absolutely no one around - thank goodness for a man named James who worked in the area. He had jumper cables and got me out of a tough situation. There's also service by the road, just not at the individual sites.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Park FS Rd #747 Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 22, 2023

    Kelly Park FS Rd #747 Dispersed Camping

    Good and Simple

    Nice simple spot. I wouldn't really say it's an open grassy area but more of several dirt road offshoots where there are some level spots. The level spots are pretty spread apart so doesn't feel crowded. Made it okay in our SUV and 25' camper.

  • Amber M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

    Easy camping

    We chose this site for easy access outside of Jackson as we were arriving later on a weekend. The road was great (but people were driving pretty fast so kept the dogs close).

    The sites were pretty spaced out with many along the creek. Some of the pull outs had multiple areas to camp within. There were some pullouts in the trees along the water that looked cool, but were taken. Lots of bugs!

  • Matej D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Beautiful and bugs

    Amazing spot just 5 min off the main road. Sunset over a vast flat lake with expansive flat landscapes. A beautiful horizon of the mountain range. But 24 thousands flying bugs around the car. Definitely doing car sleeping and not tent.

  • Witek C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fisherman Creek Road
    Jul. 13, 2023

    Fisherman Creek Road

    Peaceful and quiet

    Found a large spot about a mile up the road, on the left side. The road was pretty good, even for our overloaded car and rented trailer. 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. The only downside was the crazy amount of mosquitoes. Bring bug spray!

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fisherman Creek Road
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Fisherman Creek Road

    Quiet, hidden meadows

    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. On the way out, there was a herd of cows blocking the road and some cowboys driving them. But it wasn’t a long roadblock.

  • l
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Trailhead Campsites in Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area
    Jun. 29, 2023

    Glacier Trailhead Campsites in Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area

    glad i stopped here

    The sites are down such a long road that I almost didn't believe they really existed, but I'm glad I persisted in driving all the way to the coordinates! Beautiful dispersed campsites right next to Whiskey Creek and some well-maintained hiking trails in the national forest and wilderness area. Wish i could stay longer. Also, I saw a bighorn sheep!



Guide to Pinedale

Camping near Pinedale, Wyoming, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or just soaking up nature, there’s something for everyone.

What to do

  • Fishing: Fremont Lake is a popular spot for anglers. One reviewer mentioned, "Nice large developed CG on a beautiful lake," highlighting the fishing opportunities available.
  • Hiking: Trails around the area, especially near the Green River Lakes Campground, provide access to breathtaking views. A visitor noted, "Lots of hiking nearby around the lake and into the Winds."
  • Boating: At Soda Lake WHMA, you can launch non-motorized boats. One camper shared, "Very nice views" and appreciated the lake access.

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review for Green River Lake Lodge said, "The views are just big wowsers."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds, like Trails End Campground, offer spaced-out sites. One camper mentioned, "Very nice small campground but very good privacy between sites."
  • Wildlife: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A review for Soda Lake WHMA noted, "We saw a fair bit of wildlife in the area."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds, like Fremont Lake, lack running water and showers. A visitor pointed out, "Pit toilets and no running water."
  • Road Conditions: Some access roads can be rough. A camper at Green River Lakes Campground warned, "The 18-mile drive is beyond rough."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in summer. One camper at Boulder Lake said, "The bugs were horrific but hey, that's camping."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Established Campgrounds: Sites like Highline Trail RV Park offer amenities like clean bathrooms and showers. A family reviewer said, "Showers and clean bathrooms."
  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds near lakes or trails. A parent mentioned, "Great lake for the kids to play and paddle boarding and kayaking" at New Fork Lake Group Campground.
  • Pack Bug Spray: With mosquitoes around, it's essential. One camper advised, "DON'T FORGET BUG SPRAY!" when visiting Green River Lake Lodge.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Road Conditions: RVers should be cautious about access roads. A review for Warren Bridge Campground noted, "The road to Soda Lake... is hard packed gravel and pretty smooth."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Rim Station provide full hookups, which are great for RVs. One reviewer said, "All hookups are new and spots are level gravel."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Many areas have poor reception. A camper at Trails End Campground mentioned, "No cell service but short distance down main paved at a viewpoint cell signal seems to connect."

Camping near Pinedale, Wyoming, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. Just remember to plan ahead and be ready for the unique challenges of the area!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Pinedale, WY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Pinedale, WY is Soda Lake WHMA with a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews.

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