Teton National Forest manages Phillips Bench Trailhead as a dispersed camping area outside Wilson, Wyoming, where pull-offs along Highway 22 give travelers a low-infrastructure overnight option with a creek running alongside the road. No designated sites are marked here. Campers self-select from an open dirt area with room for roughly a handful of vehicles, and reviewers have noted a mix of vans, SUVs, cars, and trailers sharing the space without feeling crowded.
Water is a consistent theme in what visitors describe. One pull-off features a waterfall-fed pond, and the sound of the creek carries through camp. Highway noise is present, particularly earlier in the evening, though multiple reviewers note it drops off significantly by 9 or 10 p.m. The road into the area starts rough but levels out, and compact vehicles including Subarus have made the approach without issue.
"Pull off on RIGHT, small area with a beautiful waterfall fed pond," notes lori F. in her review. Wildlife is a real consideration here. Grizzly country. Campers should plan accordingly with food storage and situational awareness. Cell service is listed as available, campfires are allowed, and pets are welcome. Additional dispersed options nearby include Teton Pass WY 22 Dispersed — Teton NF and Teton National Forest Dispersed off Hwy 22 near Wilson, both along the same corridor. This spot works best for self-sufficient travelers who need a straightforward overnight stop and are comfortable with a highway-adjacent camp in grizzly habitat.
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Map & DirectionsPhillips Bench Trailhead is located in Wyoming near Wilson
Coordinates
43.50555385 N
110.9248946 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/25/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 46 usersLast on 7/25/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
- 1 hr 24 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 7 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 39 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 46 min from Logan, UT
