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Taylor Ranch Road Dispersed Camping
About This Campground
USDA Forest Service
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Slide Lake Boating Site is a small, beautiful lake access point, ideal for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other non-motorized watercraft. It is located down the Taylor Ranch Road, a spur off the main Gros Ventre Road that winds down through aspen stands and large boulders from the Gros…
Location
Taylor Ranch Road Dispersed Camping is located in Wyoming
Directions
Starting from the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, head north on United States Highway 189 (US-189 same as North Cache Street) traveling about 7 miles, then make a right turn onto Lower Gros Ventre Road for about 8 miles, you will be passing through the town of Kelly, Wyoming, then make a right on Gros Ventre River Road (Forest Road 30400). Travel on the Gros Ventre River Road for approximately 5 miles, then make another right turn on East Taylor Ranch Road (Forest Road 30373), follow this road for half a mile where you will see signage for Slide Lake Boating Site on the left. Approximate travel details from the Town of Jackson: 20 miles, 30 minutes. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 40 minutes. Parking: There are several small parking spots amongst the willows, aspens and large boulders, directly adjacent to the lake and a small beach.
Coordinates
43.62963862694967 N
110.54627462253225 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
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Features
For Campers
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GuideSmall dispersed campground
Road is rough. Recommend high clearance vehicles. Space for 2-3. Right on the river. River is loud in campground. There are a few more spots after crossing the river.
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Scoutgreat primitive camp spot
We stayed in the larger spot next to the river. There are 2-3 good spots for tents and a couple of hammock-worthy trees. There's also a large rock next to the lower fire pit that served as a great kitchen table.
GuideGreat dispersed camping!
The road is a little rough but manageable, at least for our 22ft plus trailer. Sites were not very level but the views are unreal. Happy to have a ranger visit us soon after setting up camp to remind us of bear precautions. Luckily no bear sitings but a few foxes ran around our site. Beautiful…
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Location
Taylor Ranch Road Dispersed Camping is located in Wyoming
Directions
Starting from the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, head north on United States Highway 189 (US-189 same as North Cache Street) traveling about 7 miles, then make a right turn onto Lower Gros Ventre Road for about 8 miles, you will be passing through the town of Kelly, Wyoming, then make a right on Gros Ventre River Road (Forest Road 30400). Travel on the Gros Ventre River Road for approximately 5 miles, then make another right turn on East Taylor Ranch Road (Forest Road 30373), follow this road for half a mile where you will see signage for Slide Lake Boating Site on the left. Approximate travel details from the Town of Jackson: 20 miles, 30 minutes. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 40 minutes. Parking: There are several small parking spots amongst the willows, aspens and large boulders, directly adjacent to the lake and a small beach.
Coordinates
43.62963862694967 N
110.54627462253225 W