Canyon Creek Road, Meadowlark Lake, WY

Powder River Ranger District

Bighorn National Forest

Free Camping Near Meadowlark Lake, WY

Canyon Creek Road is a popular boondocking area within Bighorn National Forest, about 10.5 miles east of Meadowlark Lake, and about 40 miles west of Buffalo, WY. The name "Canyon Creek Road" primarily refers to Forest Road 25, which branches off of Forest Road 440 along the south side of US-16, right at the Washakie County line. Look for brown signs marking the turn off for "Canyon Creek Road".

Authority

Powder River Ranger District logo

Powder River Ranger District

Bighorn National Forest

District Office

Tel: (307) 684-7806

Particulars

GPS: 44.1414, -107.1267

Elevation: 9,173 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days within a 5-mile radius

Amenities: None

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Kyle & Michelle

Kyle & Michelle

The Wandering Shores

Camping at Canyon Creek Road

According to the Motor Vehicle Use Map for Bighorn National Forest (see link below), dispersed camping is allowed all along Forest Road 25 (Canyon Creek Road), as well as other adjoining roads (Forest Roads 440, 420, 421, 452). However, the map marker noted above is the most popular area.

If you don’t happen to find any previously-used campsites available, note that the Motor Vehicle Use Map allows dispersed camping anywhere along these roads, but no more than 300 feet from the side of the road. Meaning, you are allowed to create a new campsite.

Roads are firm-packed dirt and gravel, mostly suitable for any 2WD vehicle without much bumps and dips. There are some areas with heavy tree-cover which may impede taller trailers depending on your tolerance for scratches. Eventually, the road will take up to Canyon Creek itself where it crosses over the road, which will require 4WD and/or high clearance to get through.

Free Camping Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping | Buffalo, Wyoming

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Occupancy and Use Order, Bighorn National Forest, 2024-2027
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Bighorn National Forest, 2024

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