Louis Lake Road, Lander, WY

Washakie Ranger District

Shoshone National Forest

Dispersed Camping Near Lander, WY

Louis Lake Road, marked as Forest Road 300 on forest service maps, is a popular dispersed camping area within Shoshone National Forest. Because of the high elevation gain from Louis Lake, and the sharp switchbacks along the road, longer Class A RVs generally do not attempt this campground, however there are several bumper-pull trailers and fifth-wheel trailers that make it up here.

Authority

Washakie Ranger District logo

Washakie Ranger District

Shoshone National Forest

District Office:

Tel: (307) 332.5460

Particulars

GPS: 42.6877, -108.8886

Elevation: 8,816 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 16 consecutive days, with a 7-day absence period

Amenities: None

Submitted by

Kyle & Michelle

Kyle & Michelle

The Wandering Shores

Camping at Louis Lake Road

Forest Road 300 is located in the Shoshone National Forest. It has an elevation of around 8700 ft and numerous large dispersed campsites from which to pick. Cell service was very limited on Verizon and none on T-Mobile while we were there (August 2024). There are steep 6%+ switch backs leading up to the top of the mountain just past the Sink Canyon State Park. We did not see any Class A motorhomes during our time at the top of the mountain, likely due to their turning radius on the switchbacks.

Free Camping | Forest Road 300 | Louis Lake Road Dispersed Camping | Lander, Wyoming

Associated Documents

Forest Order #SHO-23-002, Food Storage, Camping Restrictions, Shoshone National Forest, (eff: June 5, 2023, term: December 31, 2026)
Forest Order 98-001, Occupancy Rules, Shoshone National Forest, (eff: March 12, 1998)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, South Half, Page 2, Shoshone National Forest, 2022
Motor Vehicle Use Map, South Half, Page 1, Shoshone National Forest, 2022
Motor Vehicle Use Map, North Half, Page 2, Shoshone National Forest, 2022
Motor Vehicle Use Map, North Half, Page 1, Shoshone National Forest, 2022

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