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South French Creek Road (Forest Road 225) Dispersed Camping
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South French Creek Road (Forest Road 225) Dispersed Camping

Medicine Bow National Forest · Encampment, WY

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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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  • Address:Encampment, WY
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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

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Trails at Medicine Bow National Forest

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Summit Trail and Crow Creek Loop

Summit Trail and Crow Creek Loop

3.1 mi387 ftmoderate
Libby Creek Trail From Barber Lake

Libby Creek Trail From Barber Lake

4.1 mi804 ftmoderate
Encampment River Trail via Purgatory Gulch

Encampment River Trail via Purgatory Gulch

5.3 mi1,378 ftmoderate
Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake

Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake

6.6 mi1,181 ftmoderate
LaBonte Canyon

LaBonte Canyon

5.5 mi692 ftmoderate
Skeleton Trail and Cow Trail

Skeleton Trail and Cow Trail

6.5 mi965 ftmoderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near South French Creek Road (Forest Road 225) Dispersed Camping

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Lakes Trail to Medicine Bow Peak Trail
Trail

Lakes Trail to Medicine Bow Peak Trail

Wyoming

6.6 mi1,306 ftgain
Moderate
Medicine Bow Peak via Lakes Trail Loop
Trail

Medicine Bow Peak via Lakes Trail Loop

Wyoming

6.7 mi1,972 ftgain
Difficult
Tipple Trail
Trail

Tipple Trail

Wyoming

4.2 mi997 ftgain
Moderate
Lewis Lake, Medicine Bow Peak and South Gap Lake Loop
Trail

Lewis Lake, Medicine Bow Peak and South Gap Lake Loop

Wyoming

6.2 mi2,215 ftgain
Difficult
Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake
Trail

Lost Lakes to West Glacier Lake

Wyoming

6.6 mi1,181 ftgain
Moderate
Lewis Lake, South Gap Lake, and Snowy Mountains Trail
Trail

Lewis Lake, South Gap Lake, and Snowy Mountains Trail

Wyoming

3.3 mi741 ftgain
Moderate

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Wyoming hunting page

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