Best Dispersed Camping near Superior, WY

Dispersed camping opportunities abound near Superior, Wyoming, with several free primitive sites on public lands. White Mountain Road offers elevated camping with panoramic views of the Green River area, while Middle Baxter Road provides more sheltered locations. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area features numerous dispersed sites, some directly along the water's edge. According to reviews, White Mountain Road sites are accessible via dirt roads with some washboards and ruts, but most passenger vehicles can navigate them when dry.

These BLM and Forest Service lands require self-sufficiency from campers. No drinking water, toilets, or trash facilities exist at most sites. Fires are permitted in established rings at many locations, but seasonal fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Several campers noted that the dirt roads leading to Lost Dog day use area in Flaming Gorge can become "dicey after heavy rain," making 4WD advisable during wet weather. Cell service varies by location, with stronger signals reported at higher elevations.

Weather conditions demand preparation. Strong winds frequently sweep across the exposed terrain, particularly at White Mountain Road sites where campers report consistent afternoon gusts. Summer temperatures can be extreme with minimal shade available, while spring and fall bring more moderate conditions. Wildlife sightings are common, including pronghorn antelope, deer, and various bird species. The standard 14-day camping limit applies to all dispersed sites in the area. Pack out all trash and practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve these natural areas.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Superior, Wyoming (12)

    1. Middle Baxter Road

    6 Reviews
    Rock Springs, WY
    17 miles

    "Several other rigs here and no one is close to each other. Getting over 400mbs on T-Mobile 5g"

    2. White Mountain Road

    12 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    28 miles

    "from the east was pretty easy though bumpy and on a climb it’s more difficult to slow roll, sites are pretty easy to find using different tools but the main area really only has one spot for anything around"

    "Easy dirt road access to many camping spots. Att had great service, very windy and some road noise from the interstate. 10/10 would recommend."

    3. Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site

    10 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 352-0256

    "Wide open BLM land."

    "If the White Mountain spots are taken this is a good backup. On the down side there is a lot of glass at this site so stay close to the road. Cool overlook into the town."

    4. Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    15 Reviews
    Farson, WY
    42 miles
    Website

    "Very windy but it’s Wyoming; about 11am-dusk. Lots of great rockhounding in the area. BLM land; so 14 day limit. Would definitely return."

    "We just drove around the lake to the camping area that was marked right on Google maps. There was about 10 spots with a covered area and picnic table, all near an outhouse."

    5. Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed

    12 Reviews
    Manila, WY
    49 miles
    Website

    "Very large dispersed camping area. As the starting point we chose Anvil Draw Boat Ramp."

    "We were on the Wyoming side not too far the Buckboard Marina . About a 15 min. drive. We have a 30 ft class A RV and we tow a jeep. We parked at the marina and took the jeep to scout out a site."

    6. Big Sandy Reservoir

    4 Reviews
    Farson, WY
    41 miles

    "We dispersed by boat launch. By ourselves on a Wednesday after labor day. Construction at east and west campgrounds. 5g cell T-Mobile. Roads only slightly muddy but after a rain. Yikes."

    "Only stayed a night, got in at 9pm and left around 8am. Peaceful and quiet with no one else around. No mice, just some moths. Had some great views when the sun came up!"

    7. Buckboard Wash - Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Manila, WY
    49 miles
    Website

    "Those are nice dispersed campgrounds.  Although there were quite a few RVs while I was there, I managed to find a spot for myself with a great view on the reservoir.  It seems to be quite popular. "

    "Serene, private, remote yet accessible and mosquitos."

    8. Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir

    3 Reviews
    Farson, WY
    41 miles

    "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."

    9. Little Mountain Dispersed Camp

    3 Reviews
    Dutch John, WY
    49 miles
    +1 (307) 352-0256

    "Great views from the top, but we chose a more sheltered site due to the strong chilly wind. Beautiful sunset and sunrise. There were many good sites along the road in as well."

    "I came in from the SW side of Little Mountain and couldn’t make it to the top in my AWD Highlander, but there were plenty of flat spots to make camp. It was a tad buggy but overall it was 👍"

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Superior, WY

76 Reviews of 12 Superior Campgrounds


  • D R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Lost Dog FS012 Dispersed

    dispersed camping

    Forest service (dirt) road leading to Lost Dog day use area in Flaming Gorge. There are places along the road to pull off and boondock, with great sunrise and sunset views and occasional glimpses of the gorge. looks like it might be dicey after heavy rain

  • Kimberly N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2025

    White Mountain Road

    Dispersed with a view. Scout before taking big rigs.

    We stayed at a campground in town for what was going yo be a night and scouted the area out. We are about 60’ truck and fifthwheel. The road up coming from the east was pretty easy though bumpy and on a climb it’s more difficult to slow roll, sites are pretty easy to find using different tools but the main area really only has one spot for anything around 40’ to be able to easily turn around without driving off the packed road. Theres a T-Mobile tower not far off though so if you need internet it’s great service. It’s very very dry up there and they had a fire pickup a couple days after we left. The view is incredible and they have nice firepits but it’s not a Spot you’d want to venture far at night and navigate to. Be careful if you put in your gps coming from the east! It takes you to a dirt road with a 27% grade up and over the mountain! Don’t try to drive down it with a big rig!

  • Sheridan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Beautiful

    There are many types of camping areas with a variety of ground. This beach area was beautiful. We were greeted with a huge herd of sheep one afternoon. Lots of wildlife. Very windy but it’s Wyoming; about 11am-dusk. Lots of great rockhounding in the area. BLM land; so 14 day limit. Would definitely return.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2025

    Buckboard Cove Dispersed Campsite

    Peaceful waterfront boondocking with great views and space to spread out

    We stayed just outside Buckboard Crossing Campground near 41.23339 N, 109.59618 W and had an amazing experience. For most of the week, we were completely alone it was quiet, peaceful, and right along the water. Finding a level spot close to the lake can be a little tricky, but nothing too challenging. We tow a 19 ft travel trailer and had no issues getting in or out.The dirt roads in can be rough in places definitely a lot of ruts and potholes likely caused by people driving when it's muddy. That said, we saw smaller vehicles make it just fine. While we wouldn't recommend this for oversized rigs unless you're experienced, the main access road to the sites is wide enough, and a large travel trailer did show up a couple days before we left.There were some folks with off-leash dogs, and traffic picked up a bit on Friday and into the weekend with boaters and folks riding around on UTVs, but it never felt crowded. There is some scattered trash around the area left by others, but nothing overwhelming.Just down the road is the established Buckboard Crossing Campground with a boat launch, vault toilet, and what looks like a dump station and spigot, though the water was shut off during our stay. We ended up dumping and refilling at the Maverik in town, which had free services.

  • Wild Berries B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2024

    Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed

    Short or long stay, take a pic

    Very large dispersed camping area. As the starting point we chose Anvil Draw Boat Ramp. From here many roads bifurcate and you can select many other dirt roads - where to go and where to stay, by the water or on top of the hill with 360 views (google maps shows them pretty accurately). We stayed 5 nights - the longest so far and it wasn’t planned that way. But then the weather, surrounding areas and things to do made us stay longer - without any regrets. We had couple of days very strong winds. But others were hot and sunny to pull our inflatable kayak and paddle around. The waters were calm. Another day we explored to the other side of the gorge (Utah - gorge overviews, Red canyon, geological Sheep Creek Canyon Loop). There are many mosquitoes but as mentioned, they strangely don’t bite and are appearing in intervals and random places - behind protection of the wind and mostly at sunsets. Plenty of cows, pronghorn antelopes, variety of birds. Overall very quiet place with occasional sound of boat passing in the waters. Not much shade or trees around. Perfect view place to recharge and move on to next destination.

  • Tyler The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2023

    White Mountain Road

    Awesome stop

    Great stop at the top of a small mountain. Easy dirt road access to many camping spots. Att had great service, very windy and some road noise from the interstate. 10/10 would recommend.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed

    Peaceful beauty.

    We were on the Wyoming side not too far the Buckboard Marina . About a 15 min. drive. We have a 30 ft class A RV and we tow a jeep. We parked at the marina and took the jeep to scout out a site. The " roads" are just dirt, some in better shape than others. So it was easier to be able to pick our spot in advance and then just go get the RV. We had an amazing spot right on the water. No other campers on site. The views are spectacular. Sunsets/sunrise breathing. And the dark skies were mesmerizing. Its desert like. The silence was deafening. There's no shade. We didn't see very many pit toilets. No shopping very close to where we were. Its a great place to boat or kayak. We saw lots of pronghorn sheep and deer. We don't fish so unsure about that. We can't wait to return.

  • Tyler T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2022

    Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed

    On the waters edge

    Several branching dirt roads that you can pick to camp at. Sites are not clearly marked, but you can pick a spot where you like and right near the lake. Saw some deer and two other campers

  • Donner N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2024

    White Mountain Road

    Nice Spot, Windy

    A great little spot with a wonderful view. Little bit or driving on a rough dirt road. Would go to this spot again, would not go back for rent camping though. Too windy


Guide to Superior

Dispersed camping options around Superior, Wyoming provide free overnight stays on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. The area sits at elevations between 6,500-8,000 feet with desert-like conditions and limited natural shade. Most camping areas feature dirt or gravel surfaces with established fire rings but require campers to bring all supplies including water.

What to do

Rockhounding opportunities: The Big Sandy Reservoir area offers excellent rock collecting for casual enthusiasts. As one camper noted, "The walk along the water was beautiful and we had found some incredible rocks. The sunset and the stars at night are definitely the worth the visit" at Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area.

Wildlife viewing: Scan for pronghorn antelope, wild horses, and various bird species across the open landscape. "We saw over 20 wild horses. The wind and heat can be pretty intense at times. Beautiful sunsets," reported a visitor at Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site.

Water activities: Paddle boarding and swimming are popular at reservoir sites during summer. One camper at Flaming Gorge shared, "We had a spot right on the water. Already has a stone fire pit. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a nice swim. Lots of places to walk. Bugs were annoying tho!"

What campers like

Mountain views: Higher elevation sites provide scenic vistas of surrounding ranges. A visitor to Big Sandy Dam noted, "Overall this campsite was beautiful with the sunset water views and the Tetons in the background. Also saw some cute cows right by camp and heard the coyotes at night."

Cell connectivity: Several dispersed areas maintain usable signal strength for those needing to stay connected. At Middle Baxter Road, one reviewer reported, "Several other rigs here and no one is close to each other. Getting over 400mbs on T-Mobile 5g."

Quiet solitude: Less-developed areas provide peaceful camping experiences away from crowds. A camper at Little Mountain Dispersed Camp shared, "I stayed here in June. Solitary, quiet, and beautiful. Great views! I came in from the SW side of Little Mountain and couldn't make it to the top in my AWD Highlander, but there were plenty of flat spots to make camp."

What you should know

Road conditions: Many access roads become challenging after rainfall. A review for Lost Dog FS012 Dispersed noted, "Forest service (dirt) road leading to Lost Dog day use area in Flaming Gorge. There are places along the road to pull off and boondock, with great sunrise and sunset views and occasional glimpses of the gorge."

Insects: Bugs can be significant, particularly at water-adjacent sites. At Big Sandy Reservoir, a camper warned, "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."

Limited facilities: Free camping near Superior, Wyoming means self-sufficiency is essential. One reviewer at Buckboard Wash explained, "There's one vault toilet (no other services) & it was stocked but other campers decided to dump two bags of trash there so it got dirty."

Tips for camping with families

Site selection: Choose camping areas with established toilet facilities when traveling with children. A visitor to Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area mentioned, "There are toilet facilities which is nice, but it's private, spread out, yet easy to access off the main road."

Wildlife awareness: Keep children informed about potential animal encounters. One camper reported, "Saw antelope, pelicans, and plenty of other birds too" at the dispersed sites.

Safety near water: Reservoir shorelines can have unstable edges. A cautionary review from Big Sandy Dam stated, "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."

Tips from RVers

Scouting recommendations: Examine potential sites before bringing in larger rigs. A reviewer at White Mountain Road advised, "We stayed at a campground in town for what was going yo be a night and scouted the area out. We are about 60' truck and fifthwheel. The road up coming from the east was pretty easy though bumpy."

Levelness considerations: Some areas feature uneven terrain challenging for RVs. A Middle Baxter Road camper noted, "We had a little trouble finding a level spot. It is gravel and some parts are more compacted than others."

Navigation warnings: Avoid following GPS routes without verification. White Mountain Road visitors warned, "Be careful if you put in your gps coming from the east! It takes you to a dirt road with a 27% grade up and over the mountain! Don't try to drive down it with a big rig!"

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Superior, WY is Middle Baxter Road with a 3.3-star rating from 6 reviews.

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