Dispersed
South French Creek Road (Forest Road 225) Dispersed Camping
Medicine Bow National Forest · Encampment, WY
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
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- Address:Encampment, WY
About
Most places allow you to set up your own campsite away from developed fee sites. dispersed camping can be a great story if you get away from it all. There are opportunities across the forests from camping miles into wilderness to just off a forest road. It is important 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. You can get comprehensive information on dispersed camping opportunities by contacting the Ranger district office.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Medicine Bow National Forest
Turtle Rock and Valley Massif Loop
3.5 mi518 ftmoderate
LaBonte Canyon
5.5 mi692 ftmoderate
Libby Creek Trail From Barber Lake
4.1 mi804 ftmoderate
Encampment River Trail via Purgatory Gulch
5.3 mi1,378 ftmoderate
North Fork Trail #304
9.5 mi1,427 ftdifficult
Summit Trail and Crow Creek Loop
3.1 mi387 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near South French Creek Road (Forest Road 225) Dispersed Camping
Lakes Trail to Medicine Bow Peak Trail
Wyoming
6.6 mi1,306 ftgain
TrailModerate
Medicine Bow Peak via Lakes Trail Loop
Wyoming
6.7 mi1,972 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Lookout Lakes Trail
Wyoming
4.9 mi919 ftgain
TrailModerate
Tipple Trail
Wyoming
4.2 mi997 ftgain
TrailModerate
Lewis Lake, Medicine Bow Peak and South Gap Lake Loop
Wyoming
6.2 mi2,215 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake
Wyoming
6.6 mi1,181 ftgain
TrailModerate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Wyoming hunting page
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