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Medicine Bow National Forest Laramie Peak Dispersed Sites

Dispersed Camping

Scattered primitive sites along Forest Road 705 and its tributaries offer high-altitude camping at 8,000+ feet with sweeping views of the Laramie Basin below. Sites are rough pull-offs in mixed pine and aspen forest, some with established fire rings from decades of use by hunters and backpackers. Most accommodate 2-3 rigs comfortably. Snow lingers until late May and returns by October.

Access via rough gravel and dirt forest roads requiring high-clearance vehicles — 4WD recommended in wet conditions. No services, no trash pickup. Popular during hunting season (September-October) but virtually empty spring through summer. Fire restrictions common July-September.

High-altitude dispersed sites in Medicine Bow range.

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Place Details

TypeDispersed Camping
Nearest townDouglas, Wyoming
Miles from pavement18.5 mi
Minimum vehicleHigh-clearance 2WD
Access road surfaceRough dirt
Cell serviceNone
Capacity (# of rigs)8 rigs
Cost (USD/night, 0 = free)Free
Reservation requiredNo
Stay limit (nights)14 nights
Best seasonJune-September
Land managerUSFS
Permit requiredNo
AmenitiesFire ring
Coordinates   Open directions
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