Primitive Campgrounds in Wyoming

Discover the best primitive campgrounds across Wyoming. Escape the crowds and experience camping the way it was meant to be. Minimal facilities, maximum wilderness.

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Vedauwoo Designated Dispersed Campsites

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Scattered among towering granite formations in the Pole Mountain area, these designated sites deliver backcountry solitude with rock fire rings and virtually no development beyond metal grates.

Laramie
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG

Massive Sherman granite formations tower above secluded campsites, creating a remote mountain sanctuary where self-reliant campers can disconnect completely while accessing world-class climbing routes and wilderness trails.

Greybull
Bighorn National Forest

Tucked deep in the Bighorn Mountains at 7,500 feet, this backcountry haven delivers true wilderness solitude with nothing but towering pines and the constant rush of Shell Creek breaking the silence.

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About Primitive Campgrounds in Wyoming

Primitive camping Wyoming offers some of the most authentic wilderness experiences in the American West, where rugged landscapes meet minimal development and maximum solitude. From the granite wonderlands of Vedauwoo in the southeast to the remote alpine basins of the Bighorn Mountains and the wildlife-rich valleys of Yellowstone, Wyoming's primitive campgrounds provide access to untamed country that still feels genuinely wild.

Best Time

The prime primitive camping season in Wyoming runs from late June through early September, when high-elevation sites are snow-free and access roads are passable. July and August offer the most reliable weather, with warm days in the 70s and 80s and cool nights that can dip into the 40s even at lower elevations.

What Makes It Great

No reservations needed at many sites
True wilderness experience
Minimal to no amenities
Often free or low-cost

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East Table Group Campground

Jackson
Bridger-Teton National Forest

Riverside sites along the Snake River deliver true backcountry solitude when crowds overwhelm nearby campgrounds, with nothing but mountain peaks and rushing water surrounding your camp.

Dayton
Bighorn National Forest

This creek-side retreat at 8,400 feet delivers true backcountry solitude where vault toilets are your only modern convenience and elk bugle through camp at dawn.

Slough Creek Campground

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park

Deep in Yellowstone's Northern Range, this generator-free outpost delivers true backcountry solitude where wolf howls replace engine noise and wildlife outnumbers campers.

Cody
Shoshone National Forest

Forty campsites stretch along the rushing river where cottonwoods frame views of the same wilderness that captivated Buffalo Bill, with half offering no-hookup simplicity for self-reliant campers.

CODY
Shoshone National Forest

Riverside sites beneath crimson cliffs put you in true grizzly country, where the Shoshone River's roar drowns out civilization and ancient forests stretch toward Yellowstone's wild heart.

Leigh Creek Campground

TEN SLEEP
Bighorn National Forest

Dense forest surrounds each thoughtfully spaced site along Tensleep Creek, where the nearest neighbor feels miles away despite basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables.

Dayton
Bighorn National Forest

At 8,400 feet in the Bighorn Mountains, this riverside retreat delivers true backcountry solitude where lodgepole pines tower overhead and the nearest services fade miles away.

Green River Lakes - Bridger-Teton Nf (Wy)

Pinedale
Bridger-Teton National Forest

Towering peaks and crystalline alpine lakes surround your backcountry basecamp at 8,000 feet, where trailheads disappear into the vast Bridger Wilderness just steps from your tent.

Buffalo
Bighorn National Forest

Miles of forest trails and pristine creek waters surround nine secluded sites where cell service fades and wilderness takes over. Bring everything you need—the remote location in Bighorn National Forest demands complete self-reliance, rewarding you with solitude and trophy trout fishing...

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Vedauwoo Designated Dispersed Campsites

Vedauwoo Campground

Shell Creek

East Table Group Campground

North Tongue

Slough Creek Campground

Wapiti Campground

Rex Hale

Leigh Creek Campground

Dead Swede

Green River Lakes - Bridger-Teton Nf (Wy)

Middle Fork

Atherton Creek Campground

West Tensleep Lake

Wolf Creek Campground

Hunter Peak

Clearwater Campground

Five Springs Falls Campground

Dugway Campground

Hams Fork Campground

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Popular Activities

Primitive camping and wilderness solitudeBackpacking and multi-day treksWildlife viewing and photographyTrout fishing in mountain streams and alpine lakesRock climbing and boulderingStargazing and astrophotography

Tips & Recommendations

1Come prepared for self-sufficiency in Wyoming's primitive campgrounds—bring all the water you'll need or pack a reliable filtration system for treating stream water, as giardia is present in backcountry water sources.
2Bear-resistant food storage is mandatory in many areas, particularly around Yellowstone and the Wind River Range; bring bear canisters or rope for proper food hangs if bear boxes aren't provided.
3High-clearance vehicles are essential for many primitive sites, and four-wheel drive is recommended for locations like Green River Lakes or remote Bighorn Mountain campgrounds after rain.
4Pack layers for dramatic temperature swings—70-degree afternoons can plummet to freezing nights, especially at elevations above 7,000 feet.

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Primitive Campgrounds in Wyoming FAQ

Wyoming has 20+ primitive and dispersed camping areas. Popular options include BLM land, national forests, and designated wilderness areas.

Many primitive camping areas in Wyoming are free or have minimal fees ($5-15). Check local regulations for maximum stay limits, typically 14 days on BLM and National Forest land.

Primitive camping in Wyoming requires self-sufficiency. Bring your own water, waste disposal bags, and be prepared for no electricity, restrooms, or cell service. Leave No Trace practices are essential.