OHV riders and mountain bikers have good reason to explore the Pole Mountain area, where side roads branch off the main dirt track and large, well-spaced sites begin roughly two miles in. It's free, dispersed camping within Medicine Bow National Forest, with toilets on-site and cell service available. No water is on-site, but a potable spigot sits about 15 minutes away at a nearby rest stop. Curt Gowdy State Park is a short drive for additional mountain biking. Campers wanting a developed alternative can check Yellow Pine Campground, about half a mile southwest.
Description
Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the national forests. From getting away from it all to just enjoying a weekend with friends, dispersed camping can make for a great story. Across the forests, opportunities range from dispersed camping miles into wilderness or just off a forest road in designated dispersed areas. Make sure to bring everything you need when dispersed camping, as water, restrooms, and fire rings may not be available nearby, and always remember to follow Leave No Trace principles.
Use the links below to explore the wide range of dispersed opportunities the forests and grasslands have to offer. For comprehensive information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district office in the area you plan to visit.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPole Mountain Area- Dispersed Campsite, Medicine Bow NF is located in Wyoming near Buford
Coordinates
41.26133496 N
105.40548897 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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
- 38 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 1 hr 14 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 28 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 51 min from Boulder, CO
