Best Dispersed Camping in Wyoming

Wyoming is where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, and the opportunities for recreation span thousands of miles. Home to the country’s first national park and national monument, visitors can witness spewing geysers, rolling prairieland, and almost everything in between. Get ready for an epic adventure camping in Wyoming!

Yellowstone National Park is the home of almost 3,500 square miles of nationally protected lands. From rushing waterfalls, roaring rivers, soaring peaks, and marvels of geology such as Old Faithful, the park has sights not even imagination even conjure. For this reason, hundreds of thousands visit every year. Plan ahead and experience once-in-a-lifetime camping in Wyoming in the process.

Although abundant, camping in Wyoming is extremely sought after, especially near the park. Twelve campgrounds within Yellowstone National Park provide adventurers with plentiful options, but planning ahead is vital. The Canyon Campground allows easy access to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a picture-perfect waterfall and river vista in the north-central region. Visit Artist’s Point and hike the 300 feet down to the lower falls to feel the rush of the Yellowstone River.

For a more touristy experience, snag a site in the Madison Campground. Being one of the largest in the park and less than 20 miles from the famous geyser Old Faithful, this area is a go-to for first time visitors. Sitting at an elevation just below 7,000 feet, the crisp mountain air will refresh. This area gets a lot of traffic, so pack in your patience and remember that the parks are for everyone to enjoy.

Camping in Wyoming also gives the chance to get off the grid. Grand Teton National Park is directly to the south of Yellowstone and allows for some easy-access backpacking. When done right, you can avoid the droves of humanity that flock to the Greater Yellowstone region.

For an easy trek into the backcountry, get a scenic spot along Leigh Lake or String Lake. These camping sites are often booked months in advance, so get them quick! A hidden gem tucked in the shadow of Mount Moran is Bearpaw Lake and is also relatively accessible from the same trail. Remember your bear spray and enjoy some genuine Wyoming camping!

Best Dispersed Sites in Wyoming (212)

    1. Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping

    75 Reviews
    Kelly, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    "A bit of a drive and a rough road, but totally worth it! Off of antelope flat Rd, take a left at the dead end toward the national Forest land. Then you will veer left on the dirt road."

    "Definitely a rough road and can be tougher to find a spot if you come later, but we made it up in a low clearance camper van by taking it very slow and the views are awesome."

    2. Upper Teton View Dispersed

    52 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    Website

    "With that said the upper road to the main camping area was closed off by the forest service at the lower parking area / pit toilet. The view made it worth the trip up."

    "There’s beautiful views of the Teton mountains as people say, the roads are a bit rough and inclined but that’s everywhere in the west really:) no four wheel drive needed at all."

    3. Forest Service Road 700 Designated Dispersed Camping

    36 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    "Just past the campground is dispersed primitive camping 🏕️. All sites are well established. There was a 🔥 ban so no campfires. Good hiking and rock climbing"

    "Free dispersed camping with easy dirt road access for any size RV.

    No worries about RV size. All camp sites located on roads which loop back to main road."

    4. Spread Creek Dispersed Campground

    32 Reviews
    Queens, WY
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    "Nice Dispersed Camping. Doesn’t have Grand views of the Tetons but has nice grassy level areas and spots by the creek."

    "There are 14 campsites dispersed down a four mile long gravel road. Part of the National Forest. Great views of the Tetons from several sites."

    5. Curtis Canyon Dispersed Camping

    29 Reviews
    Kelly, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    "Great option if the Curtis Canyon campground is full, or if you would prefer something a little more remote. High clearance vehicles recommended - forest road 30440 is in pretty rough shape."

    "We camped at spot 5 which is a little harder to get too. the road too 5,6 is pretty rough. only attempt if you have 4wd, it looks like a pretty washed out road either way lots of holes."

    6. Dispersed camping along Cliff Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest

    20 Reviews
    Bondurant, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    "We stopped in this part of the National Forest on our way to Yellowstone by way of Jackson Hole, WY. The access is off of HWY 191."

    "Most are near the river. Some are very large and flat. We saw quite a few 5th wheelers parked in the first few miles where the road is flat and suitable for a sedan."

    7. Bridger-Teton National Forest

    18 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    Website

    "I decided to just drive down a Forest Service Road and ended up on FS 30165 in a valley with wonderful views of the Tetons. There was even a creek a short walk away where I could filter water."

    "I stayed in the Bridger Teton National Forest off Buffalo Valley Road to be close to the Moran entrance of Grand Teton National Park. There was a large pullout that had a couple of 'sites' below."

    8. Cody BLM Dispersed

    17 Reviews
    Cody, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 578-5900

    "We pulled off of highway 16 to just explore and found that this area has a lot of options for camping. It is a vast stretch of BLM land between Cody and Greybull."

    "We bookdocked for 14 days in this beautiful spot along side a huge canyon! There was a stream at the bottom and 5 springs running out of the mountain across from our camping spot."

    9. Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    16 Reviews
    Devils Tower, WY
    Website
    +1 (307) 746-6600

    "Site was flat and gravel.  Spot for tents just up the hill.  No fire ring, no picnic table, no hook-ups or garbage.  Dispersed camping / boondocking.  No fee.   "

    "The dirt road right off the highway is pristine, not even washboardy. Once you branch right for the last mile or so, there are a few small rocks and ruts but still smooth."

    10. Crazy Woman Canyon Road - dispersed camping

    16 Reviews
    Buffalo, WY
    +1 (307) 674-2600

    "No restrooms and no trash"

    "This is a one of those secret locations that you look for, the one you don't want to give away but show all your friends pictures of it."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews in Wyoming

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Guide to Wyoming

Wyoming offers stunning landscapes and a wealth of opportunities for dispersed camping, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds.

Tips for free and dispersed camping in Wyoming

Activities while free camping in Wyoming

Essential features of dispersed camping in Wyoming

  • Many sites, such as Spread Creek Dispersed Campground, offer fire rings and picnic tables for a comfortable camping experience.
  • Facilities like clean pit toilets can be found at locations such as Soda Lake WHMA, enhancing convenience for campers.
  • Most areas allow pets, making it easy to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, as seen at Cody BLM Dispersed.