Dispersed Camping in Wyoming

Wyoming has 504 dispersed camping spots in the Camphive database — primitive, mostly free camping on BLM land and in national forests, away from developed campgrounds. Dispersed camping usually means no reservations, no fees, and no amenities: pack in your water, pack out your trash, and check local fire restrictions before you go. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating.

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Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 40 are free and 40 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.

Top dispersed camping spots in Wyoming

• Observation Peak — WY · Vistas 9.7
• Lower Saddle — WY · Free · Vistas 9.3
• Canyon Campground — WY · Vistas 9.3
• S Grizzly Beach — WY · Vistas 9.2
• Firehole Springs — WY · Vistas 9.2
• Boundary — WY · Vistas 9.1
• Upper Paintbrush Camping Zone — WY · Vistas 9.1
• Cascade Lake West — WY · Vistas 9.1
• North Narrows — WY · Vistas 9.1
• Tranquility — WY · Vistas 9
• Winter Creek North — WY · Vistas 9
• Indian Creek — WY · Free · Vistas 9
• 4W2 Wapiti Lake — WY · Free · Vistas 9
• Wolf Lake Outlet — WY · Vistas 9
• Summit Lake — WY · Vistas 9
• Headwaters Campground — WY · Vistas 9
• Mallard Lake Outlet — WY · Vistas 9
• Wolf Lake — WY · Vistas 9
• Continental Divide — WY · Vistas 9
• Basin Bay Point (8R5) — WY · Vistas 9
• Lone Star (OA1) — WY · Free · Vistas 9
• Mallard Lake E — WY · Vistas 9
• Tower Fall — WY · Free · Vistas 9
• Grant Village Campground — WY · Vistas 9
• Cascade Lake North — WY · Vistas 9
• Union Falls — WY · Vistas 9
• Madison Campground — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Slough Creek Campground — WY · Free · Vistas 8.9
• Lower Paintbrush Camping Zone — WY · Free · Vistas 8.9
• Moose Creek Beach — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Ice Lake North — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Dunanda Falls — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Basin Beach — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Mist Creek Pass — WY · Vistas 8.9
• Fishing Bridge RV Park — WY · Free · Vistas 8.9
• Green River Lakes Campground — WY · Vistas 8.8
• Colonnade Fall — WY · Vistas 8.8
• Ice Lake South — WY · Vistas 8.8
• Bluff Top — WY · Vistas 8.8
• Wapiti Lake — WY · Vistas 8.8

Open the interactive Wyoming camping map on Camphive to browse all 504 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.

Wyoming camping FAQ

Is dispersed camping legal in Wyoming?

Yes, on most BLM land and in national forests, outside of developed recreation areas and posted closures. The 504 spots listed here are on public land where primitive camping is generally allowed; always confirm current rules and fire restrictions with the local ranger district or BLM field office before you go.

How long can you stay at a dispersed campsite in Wyoming?

The common limit is 14 days within a 28-day period at one location on BLM and national forest land, after which you must move (often at least 25 miles). Exact limits vary by district, so check locally.

How do I find free dispersed camping in Wyoming?

Use the map on this page: every listing is plotted with a Vistas scenic score from 1–10. 40 of the 40 top-rated spots below are free. Pack in water, pack out trash, and have an offline map for areas without cell coverage.

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