Little Mountain Dispersed Camp
Rock Springs, WY
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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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.
Free undeveloped dispersed area south of Rock Springs in Sweetwater County. 14-day stay. 4WD high-clearance recommended. No facilities, no winter maintenance.
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.
- Managing agency
- BLM · BLM Rock Springs Field Office
- Designation
- Dispersed Recreation Area
- Max stay
- 14 days per location
- Road access
- High clearance recommended
- Distance from water (LNT)
- 200+ ft
- Vehicle notes
- State Highway 191 south of Rock Springs 25 miles to County Road 4-34 Upper Sage Creek Road. West six miles to BLM 4402 Little Mountain Road. South 12 miles to the Little Mountain camping area. Access by improved dirt road. No winter maintenance. 4-wheel-drive high-clearance vehicles are encouraged.
Facilities
- ✗No toilets — pack out human waste (WAG bag)
- →Potable water: No on-site potable water.
Resources & official references
Fire restrictions (live)
- BLM Wyoming — current fire restrictions ↗
Live BLM Wyoming fire-order page. Check before any campfire or stove use.
Official agency page
- BLM — Little Mountain Dispersed Camp ↗
Official visitor page from the managing agency.
Field office / ranger district
- BLM Rock Springs Field Office ↗
Field office that issues closures, fire orders, and permits for this area.
Leave No Trace
- Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.
Official sources & verification
Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Rock Springs, WY
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Wyoming hunting page
