Summary
Camping is primarily dispersed—there are no established campsites—and a free permit is required for overnight stays in the wilderness area. There are no fees. Amenities are minimal: no toilets, water, fire rings, or picnic tables; campers must pack in/out and follow Leave No Trace. RVs and hookups are not permitted. The area features alpine lakes, dense forests, and mountain views, with nearby trails like the Medicine Bow Peak Trail. Best visited July–September when snow has melted and wildflowers bloom. Ideal for solitude-seekers and experienced backpackers.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
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5B1 Broad Creek
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Fern Lake
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5B1
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Upper Broad Creek
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5B2 Broad View
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Wapiti Junction
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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CANYON
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2" |
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NOHRSC CANYON SNOTEL
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1" |
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SYLVAN LAKE
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13" |
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NOHRSC SYLVAN LAKE SNOTEL
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13" |
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SYLVAN ROAD
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0" |
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NOHRSC PARKER PEAK SNOTEL
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44" |
River Runs
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Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls
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Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
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The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River
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The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades
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Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River
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Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Ends 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
Lake Abundance
Anvil Lake
Courthouse Lake
East Fork Boulder River
Bridge Lake
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