Dispersed

Hugh Otte Campground (Dispersed)

WY

$5.00 /night

Dispersed camping — conditions change

Fire restrictions, road washouts, and seasonal closures are common on public lands. Confirm current rules with the managing agency (BLM/USFS field office) before traveling. Practice Leave No Trace.

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Dispersed Area $5 per night USFS · Dispersed Camping Area

What is dispersed camping?

Dispersed camping is primitive camping on public land outside of developed campgrounds. There are no facilities — no toilets (usually), no water, no trash service, no marked sites. You may camp anywhere within the area, usually for free, subject to the agency's rules below. Pack everything out, follow Leave No Trace, and check current conditions with the land manager before you go.

Eight dispersed sites in Sinks Canyon, Washakie RD, Shoshone NF. $5/night, 16-day stay. Mandatory Forest Food Storage Order — bear boxes on site. Popo Agie River access.

Fire restrictions change daily. We don't publish a static fire-allowed claim — check the current order before any campfire, stove, or smoking.

Current fire orders ↗

Previously disturbed sites only
Camp ONLY in established / previously used spots. Pioneering new sites is prohibited under the management plan and subject to citation.
Pack out human waste
WAG bag (or equivalent pack-out kit) is required. Burying is not allowed in this area.
Bear canister required
Approved bear-resistant food storage is required for all overnight stays. Hanging food does not satisfy the rule.
USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map required
You must use the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map for this district to identify which roads allow camping. Off-MVUM driving and camping is illegal.

Managing agency: USFS · Washakie Ranger District (Shoshone NF)
Designation: Dispersed Camping Area
Max stay: 16 days per location
Road access: Graded dirt
Distance from water (LNT): 100+ ft
Vehicle notes: From Lander, travel about 7 miles on State Highway 131 to the Shoshone National Forest boundary. The camping area will be on the left just past the cattle guard.

Facilities

✓ Vault toilet present
→Potable water: Potable water is not available at this site.
→Cell: No cell phone service.

Seasonal notes: First come, first served — no reservations.

Resources & official references

Fire restrictions (live)

Shoshone NF — alerts and current fire orders ↗
Live alerts feed for the forest. Check before any campfire or stove use.

Official agency page

USFS — Hugh Otte Campground ↗
Official rec-area page from the managing agency.

Field office / ranger district

USFS Shoshone National Forest ↗
Forest landing page — alerts, contact, current orders.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.

About

Eight dispersed sites in popular Sinks Canyon on the Washakie Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest, just outside Lander. Sites are accessible via unpaved routes with parking spurs and fire rings, with ample access to the Popo Agie River. Equestrian amenities are at the end of the nearby Bruce's parking lot. The Shoshone NF carries a forest-wide Food Storage Order — the agency page states 'Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available.' Fee is $5/night. 16-day stay limit. No cell service.