# Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons

> From the shifting dunes near Boar’s Tusk via Pinedale, the Green River Lakes below Squaretop, South Pass City, Lander and the Wind River Reservation to…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/rf-428-wyoming-wind-river/

**At a glance:** 6-day road trip of about 721 km (448 mi) with 14 stops, from Rock Springs to Moran. About 7 h 60 min of driving in total. Best time to go: May–June and September. No toll roads expected for a car. From the shifting dunes near Boar’s Tusk via Pinedale, the Green River Lakes below Squaretop, South Pass City, Lander and the Wind River Reservation to Dubois and over Togwotee Pass: around 900 kilometres of high country, lakes and fur-trade history.

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 721 km (448 mi) |
| Driving | 7 h 60 min |
| Suggested days | 6 |
| Stops | 14 |
| Route | Rock Springs → Moran |
| States | WY |
| Best time to go | May–June and September |
| Tolls and vignettes | None expected |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [Driving in the US: The Rules European Visitors Most Often Get Wrong at the Wheel](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-driving-rules-visitors/), [Fuel, Tolls and Distances: Practical US Driving Math for Motorhome and Camper Travelers](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-fuel-tolls-distances/), [US national parks: entry fees, passes and reservations in plain terms](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-national-park-passes/)

*From the shifting dunes near Boar’s Tusk via Pinedale, the Green River Lakes below Squaretop, South Pass City, Lander and the Wind River Reservation to Dubois and over Togwotee Pass: around 900 kilometres of high country, lakes and fur-trade history.*

## The spirit of the route

The Wind River Range is Wyoming’s backbone: more than 150 kilometres of granite, glaciers and over a thousand lakes, crowned by Gannett Peak, the highest mountain in the state. The road almost always keeps its distance, and that is exactly the appeal – you drive through sagebrush steppe at over 2000 metres, see the range as a white jagged line on the horizon and only turn off where gravel roads lead into the valleys. From the sliding door you look out in the morning at pronghorn in the frost, in the evening at the red light on Squaretop above the Green River. This is where the trappers met for their rendezvous, where the emigrants crossed South Pass, and to the east lies the land of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. At the end the road climbs over Togwotee Pass, and beyond the last forested ridge stand the Tetons.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: Rock Springs to Pinedale (approx. 230 km)

- **The drive:** Rock Springs is just the starting point: fill up on fuel, groceries and water here on the I-80. Then head north on the US-191 into the vastness of the Great Divide Basin and the Red Desert. After around 15 kilometres the gravel County Road 4-17 (Tri-Territory Road) branches off to Boar’s Tusk and the Killpecker Sand Dunes – firm but washboarded; away from the main track the sand quickly turns soft. Back on the US-191 the road runs dead straight north via Eden and Farson, and from Boulder the Wind River Range stands in full length to the east. Two lanes, speed mostly 65 mph, little traffic, plenty of crosswind. Without detours around 2 hours, with the dunes half a day. Fuel only in Farson, Boulder and Pinedale.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Boar’s Tusk: the free-standing neck of an extinct volcano, around 120 metres high and visible for miles above the sagebrush steppe. A short path at its base; especially photogenic in evening light.
  - Killpecker Sand Dunes: one of the largest active dune fields in North America, managed by the BLM. Part of it is open to off-road vehicles, other areas are protected; with a little luck you will see the region’s wild horses and pronghorn.
  - Farson Mercantile: general store at the junction of the US-191 and WY-28, known for its huge ice-cream cones – the only real stop between Rock Springs and Boulder.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Fremont Lake Campground (Bridger-Teton National Forest): wooded campground on the east shore of Fremont Lake, around 10 kilometres north-east of Pinedale by road, no electricity, drinking water at taps and toilets, partly reservable via recreation.gov. Alternative on the east side: Half Moon Lake Campground, smaller and quieter, narrower access. Private RV parks with full hookups are in Pinedale.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** The land around the dunes is BLM land; at the edge of the dune field the BLM runs the basic Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground, and dispersed camping on BLM land in Wyoming is generally allowed for up to 14 days unless signs say otherwise. Note: parts of the dune area are closed to vehicles as wildlife protection zones, and at weekends the quads roar.
- **Insider tip for campers:** In rain the clay on the tracks turns as slippery as soap – check the weather, stay on firm main tracks with a large vehicle and do not drive into the sand. At the junction of the US-191 and US-189 near Pinedale (Trappers Point) pronghorn cross on purpose-built wildlife overpasses in spring and autumn – drive slowly at dusk.

### Stage 2: Pinedale to Green River Lakes (approx. 125 km)

- **The drive:** Morning in Pinedale and at Fremont Lake, then west on the US-191 to Cora and north on the WY-352 into the Green River valley. Around 52 miles (84 kilometres) from Pinedale, the last roughly 23 miles (37 kilometres) of which are gravel with washboard and potholes – walking pace on bends, take care with trailers and large motorhomes. The road usually only opens in June, once the snow has gone and the roadbed is firm. Pure driving time to the lakes around 1.5 hours. Last fuel and last shop in Pinedale.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale: fur trade, the trapper rendezvous of the 1830s on the Green River and Plains peoples’ culture; in July the Green River Rendezvous is re-enacted with a parade and camp life. Seasonal opening hours.
  - Fremont Lake and Skyline Drive: one of the largest natural lakes in Wyoming, crystal clear and cold. The paved Skyline Drive climbs to the Elkhart Park trailhead; from there a hiking trail leads to Photographer’s Point with a view of the central Wind River Range.
  - Green River Lakes with Squaretop Mountain: the granite block rises like a table mountain above the upper lake. Shoreline paths run along the lower lake; in the early morning Squaretop is mirrored in the still water. After the Dollar Lake Fire of 2025 some trails in the valley were closed – check the current status.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Green River Lakes Campground (Bridger-Teton National Forest): 36 individual sites and three group sites on the lower lake, no hookups, with toilets and a campground host in summer. The water system was damaged in the 2025 Dollar Lake Fire and most recently there was no drinking water – bring your own. Individual sites cannot be reserved (first come, first served), only the group sites via recreation.gov; maximum stay 10 days, everything must fit on the pitch. After the fire the campground may be closed at times – check beforehand with the Pinedale Ranger District or on recreation.gov. On the way there is the small Whiskey Grove Campground by the river, and on the US-191 the BLM’s basic Warren Bridge Campground.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Along the Green River Lakes Road there are numerous well-known dispersed spots by the river on Bridger-Teton land. In the Bridger-Teton the maximum stay is 14 days within 30 days, after which you must move at least 5 miles (as the crow flies); in heavily used areas only 5 days apply from May to Labor Day. Check the current Forest Order with the ranger district in Pinedale. In the 2025 burn area watch out for dead trees at risk of falling. Use existing sites only, do not drive onto meadows.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The upper Green River valley is designated grizzly habitat, and a food storage order applies in the Pinedale Ranger District and in the north of the Bridger-Teton: leave food, cool box, dog food and rubbish only in a closed hard-sided vehicle or in bear-proof boxes. Ask the Pinedale Ranger District about road conditions beforehand; when wet the track becomes slippery.

### Stage 3: Green River Lakes to South Pass City (approx. 230 km)

- **The drive:** Back along the gravel road and through Pinedale south to Boulder, on along the US-191 to Farson and there onto the WY-28 heading north-east. The WY-28 climbs gently through open steppe to South Pass at around 2300 metres – so flat that you barely notice the Continental Divide. Shortly beyond the pass the access road to South Pass City branches off, the last few kilometres on gravel. Pure driving time around 3.5 hours; with a detour towards Big Sandy a full day. Fuel in Pinedale, Boulder and Farson, then not again until Lander.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Boulder Lake: from Boulder a gravel road leads to the lake at the foot of the mountains; a quiet stop for a picnic and fishing, with a small Forest Service campground.
  - Big Sandy (briefly): the long gravel track to Big Sandy Opening at the southern end of the range is the starting point for the hike to the Cirque of the Towers. By camper only when the track is dry and you have enough time; hardly suitable for large vehicles and trailers.
  - South Pass City State Historic Site: gold-mining town from 1867 with more than twenty restored buildings and the Carissa Mine. In 1870 Esther Hobart Morris became a justice of the peace here – Wyoming had been the first territory to give women the vote. Open seasonally; more on the emigrant route in the CampingSpirit guide to the Oregon Trail through Wyoming.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Atlantic City Campground and Big Atlantic Gulch Campground (BLM): two basic campgrounds a few kilometres north-east of Atlantic City among aspen and sagebrush, no hookups, with toilets; Big Atlantic Gulch has around ten sites and, depending on the weather, drinking water. The campgrounds usually only open at the end of May; check season, water and fees beforehand with the BLM Lander Field Office. For hookups, continue to Lander.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Around South Pass and Atlantic City there is a lot of BLM land with old mining and grazing tracks; dispersed camping there is generally allowed for up to 14 days. Many areas, however, are private claims or fenced grazing land – close gates behind you, do not park on mining ground.
- **Insider tip for campers:** In Atlantic City the old Mercantile of 1893 still has a bar and kitchen – a place with mining-town character. On South Pass a strong wind almost always blows; keep awnings retracted and open doors against the wind. Snow can fall here from September.

### Stage 4: South Pass City to Sinks Canyon (Lander) (approx. 75 km)

- **The drive:** Back onto the WY-28 and downhill to the north-east: beyond the plateau Red Canyon opens up with its red sandstone walls, then the road drops into the Popo Agie valley to Lander. From there take the WY-131 around 10 kilometres south-west into Sinks Canyon. Pure driving time around 1.5 hours. If you drive a small vehicle suited to rough roads, you can take the Loop Road (Louis Lake Road) instead of the WY-28, from Atlantic City via Louis Lake into Sinks Canyon: gravel, steep, closed in winter, unsuitable for large motorhomes and trailers. Supermarkets, fuel stations and propane in Lander.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Red Canyon Overlook on the WY-28: view into the glowing red canyon, where elk and mule deer stand in winter.
  - Sinks Canyon State Park: the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie disappears into a limestone cave, the Sinks, and only re-emerges downstream at the Rise – much later than the short distance would suggest. Large trout swim in the pool at the Rise; feeding and fishing are prohibited there.
  - Lander: small town with a climbing and outdoor scene, shops on Main Street and City Park by the river; the starting point for the road into the reservation.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Sinks Canyon State Park: Popo Agie Campground and Sawmill Campground by the river, no hookups, with toilets; partly reservable via Wyoming State Parks, with higher rates for non-residents of Wyoming. Check length limits, as some sites are tight. Further up the canyon is the Shoshone National Forest’s Sinks Canyon Campground. Hookups at private campgrounds in Lander.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** According to the latest information, the town of Lander allows overnight stays in Lander City Park for a few nights – a rare exception; observe the signs and current rules on site. Above the canyon, along the Loop Road, lies Shoshone National Forest land with dispersed options and the Worthen Meadow, Fiddlers Lake and Louis Lake campgrounds.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Lander is the last larger supply town before Dubois: top up water, food, propane and diesel here. Sinks Canyon is popular with climbers and the car parks by the walls are small – leave large vehicles at the Visitor Center.

### Stage 5: Sinks Canyon (Lander) to Dubois (approx. 150 km)

- **The drive:** From Lander take the US-287 north-west into the Wind River Indian Reservation, home of the Eastern Shoshone and the Northern Arapaho. After around 25 kilometres comes Fort Washakie, then past Ray Lake and Crowheart Butte and with the US-26 through the broad Wind River valley to Dubois. Two lanes, well built, speed mostly 65 mph, considerably less in towns. Pure driving time around 2 hours; the closer you get to Dubois, the redder the badlands at the edge of the valley. Fuel in Lander, Fort Washakie and Dubois.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Fort Washakie and Sacajawea Cemetery: in the cemetery west of the town a headstone commemorates Sacajawea, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition. According to Shoshone tradition she died here in 1884; many historians, by contrast, consider an early death in 1812 on the Missouri to be documented. Chief Washakie is also buried in Fort Washakie. Stay quiet, do not walk over graves, do not take any objects.
  - Wind River Historical Center in Dubois: regional museum with exhibitions on the Shoshone, on the loggers who once floated railroad ties down the Wind River, on ranches and on the geology of the valley; seasonal opening hours.
  - National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center in Dubois: exhibition on bighorn sheep; the herd on Whiskey Mountain south of the town is one of the largest in the Rocky Mountains. In winter, guided tours to the winter ranges are offered.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In the town of Dubois there are several private campgrounds with hookups, including a KOA. Public campgrounds lie in the Shoshone National Forest north and west of the town (see stage 6). On the reservation itself there are only a few basic, free tribal camping areas, for example on the US-287 by the Little Wind River and the Big Wind River, usable only with a permit (see free).
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** On the Wind River Indian Reservation tribal law applies, not National Forest or BLM rules. Non-members may only camp and picnic with a permit from the Tribal Fish & Game Department (a Fishing Permit, which also covers camping, hiking and picnicking, plus an annual Recreation Stamp) and only in open or designated areas; outlets include Fort Washakie, Lander, Crowheart and Dubois. Enter private and fenced land only with permission; some roads are closed to visitors. Free parking at the roadside is not an option here.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The reservation is inhabited land, not an open-air museum: do not photograph people, homes or ceremonies without permission; powwows are often public, but ask before taking photos and follow the announcer’s instructions. Collecting antler sheds, hunting and riding in the backcountry are prohibited for non-members. Buying fuel and shopping in local stores supports the communities.

### Stage 6: Dubois to Moran (edge of Grand Teton) (approx. 105 km)

- **The drive:** Take the US-26/287 north-west along the Wind River, climbing steadily through forest and meadows to Togwotee Pass at around 2940 metres, then down in wide curves through the Buffalo Valley to Moran Junction on the edge of Grand Teton National Park. Well built, but long climbs and descents – use a low gear going downhill. The pass road is cleared all year round but can close at short notice in a snowstorm. With the detour to Brooks Lake around 2.5 hours. Fuel only in Dubois and in Moran or inside the park.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Brooks Lake: via Forest Road 515 (gravel, around 7 kilometres) to the lake below the Pinnacle Buttes and the Breccia Cliffs, volcanic rock walls that glow red in the evening. The road is closed in winter.
  - Togwotee Pass: summit near the treeline with a view of the peaks of the Absaroka Range; in early summer snowfields beside the road, in autumn the elk rut in the meadows.
  - First view of the Tetons: on the descent into the Buffalo Valley the Tetons appear behind the forested ridge – use the viewpoint pull-outs along the road. The journey continues in the CampingSpirit guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Falls Campground (Shoshone National Forest), around 40 kilometres north-west of Dubois on the US-26/287: 54 sites in conifer forest, some with electric hookups, drinking water in season, according to the latest information no reservations, pitches up to 32 feet (just under 10 metres), season roughly mid/late June to October, maximum stay 16 days. At Brooks Lake the small Brooks Lake Campground (bear boxes, according to the latest report no drinking water) and Pinnacles Campground; at both only hard-sided vehicles are allowed, no tents. Beyond the pass in the Bridger-Teton, Hatchet Campground near Moran and Turpin Meadow Campground in the Buffalo Valley.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In the Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forests there are dispersed spots along the Forest Roads; in the Shoshone the maximum stay is 16 days, in the Bridger-Teton 14 days within 30 days. Near Grand Teton, popular areas such as Spread Creek are now limited to designated sites, with a maximum stay of 5 days from May to Labor Day – observe the signs. Strict food storage rules apply throughout the area, and at several Shoshone campgrounds in core grizzly habitat only hard-sided equipment is allowed (no tents, often no rooftop tents or pop-up fabric walls either) – check the notices.
- **Insider tip for campers:** On Togwotee Pass and in the Buffalo Valley grizzlies are regularly seen near the road; never stop in pull-outs to get out and approach them. Since 2026, visitors to Grand Teton without US residency have in some cases faced higher fees or surcharges – check current amounts on nps.gov.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- Federal public land in Wyoming is generously regulated: on BLM land dispersed camping is usually allowed for up to 14 days in the same place, in the Bridger-Teton for up to 14 days within 30 days (after which you must move at least 5 miles), in the Shoshone National Forest for up to 16 days. Exceptions, closed zones and shorter limits (for example near Grand Teton) are set out in the ranger districts’ current Forest Orders.
- Food Storage Orders: in both National Forests, in grizzly areas (in the Bridger-Teton including the Pinedale Ranger District), food, drinks, toiletries, pet food and rubbish may only be left unattended in a closed hard-sided vehicle or in bear-proof containers or boxes. At several Shoshone campgrounds tent camping is banned entirely. Violations are fined.
- Wind River Indian Reservation: tribal law applies. Camping for non-members only with a permit from the Tribal Fish & Game Department (Fishing Permit plus Recreation Stamp) and only in open or designated areas; hunting, trapping and antler collecting are prohibited, and backcountry riding only with a licensed tribal outfitter.
- Towns: Rock Springs, Pinedale and Dubois generally prohibit sleeping in vehicles on the street; according to the latest information Lander allows it in City Park for a short time. Highway rest areas are for taking a break, not for camping.
- Wildfire: depending on conditions, staged fire restrictions apply; campfires only in fire rings and only when no restriction is in force. Check the current situation with the ranger districts and Wyoming State Forestry.
- Apps: iOverlander, Campendium, The Dyrt and Recreation.gov; Park4Night is hardly used. There is no mobile signal in the valleys, so download offline maps.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Dump stations: in Rock Springs, Pinedale, Lander and Dubois at fuel stations or private RV parks, sometimes for a fee; the Forest Service campgrounds at the lakes generally have none. Check locations in apps beforehand and empty your tanks before the gravel roads.
- Drinking water: at taps on the campgrounds in season (for example Fremont Lake and Falls); some systems fail, and Brooks Lake and Green River Lakes most recently had no drinking water. Carry at least two days’ water on board; filter or boil stream and lake water.
- Empty grey water and chemical toilets only at dump stations; draining on Forest or BLM land is prohibited and attracts bears.
- Propane: in Rock Springs, Pinedale, Lander and Dubois fuel stations and specialist dealers fill US cylinders; European cylinders are generally not filled.
- Electricity: only at private campgrounds and at some sites at Falls Campground; otherwise self-sufficient with solar or a generator – observe quiet hours on campgrounds.
- Fuel: distances are long – Rock Springs, Farson, Boulder, Pinedale, Lander, Fort Washakie, Dubois, Moran. Always fill up before gravel detours.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Speed limits: up to 75 mph on the I-80, mostly 65–70 mph on two-lane highways such as the US-191, US-287 and US-26, considerably less in towns. There are no separate limits for motorhomes, but adjust your driving in wind.
- Wind: on the I-80 near Rock Springs and on open high plains WYDOT regularly closes roads to light, high-profile vehicles in storms; motorhomes and trailers are among them. Status on wyoroad.info or via 511.
- Tolls: there are no toll roads in Wyoming. Texting while driving is prohibited.
- Winter closures: the Green River Lakes Road, the Big Sandy and Boulder Lake access roads, Skyline Drive above Fremont Lake, Brooks Lake Road and the Loop Road are closed or impassable in winter; the campgrounds usually only open in June and close in autumn. Togwotee Pass and the main routes are cleared but can close temporarily.
- Altitude and thunderstorms: the route lies almost entirely above 2000 metres, and just under 3000 at Togwotee Pass. In summer, afternoon thunderstorms with lightning and hail build up – start hikes early and leave passes and ridges before midday. Frost is possible in any month.
- Wildlife: pronghorn, mule deer, elk and moose cross the roads mainly at dusk; the pronghorn migration corridor between Grand Teton and the basin around Pinedale is heavily used in spring and autumn. Give bears at least 100 yards (around 90 metres) of space.
- Emergency: 911. Mobile coverage is decent in towns, but often absent in the valleys, on the Green River and on the reservation.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Bear spray in a holster (one can per person) and practice using it: Green River Lakes, Brooks Lake and Togwotee lie in grizzly country; it is not allowed on planes, so buy it locally.
- Bear-proof cool box or food container: for campgrounds without bear boxes and for dispersed camping, where supplies must not be left outside.
- Spare tyre, compressor and tyre repair kit: washboard and sharp gravel on the tracks to the lakes and dunes take their toll on tyres.
- Warm sleeping bag and heating that runs without mains hook-up: even in July nights on the Green River and at Togwotee Pass drop below freezing.
- Water filter and extra jerrycans: drinking water at the Forest campgrounds occasionally fails, and dispersed spots have none.
- Offline maps and a satellite messenger: there is often no signal in the valleys and on the reservation.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

- [Bridger-Teton National Forest – Camping & Cabins (Aufenthaltsdauer, Food Storage Order)](https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/bridger-teton/recreation/camping-cabins)
- [Bridger-Teton National Forest – Dollar Lake Fire Area Road and Trail Closure](https://fs.usda.gov/r04/bridger-teton/alerts/dollar-lake-fire-area-road-and-trail-closure)
- [Recreation.gov – Green River Lakes, Bridger-Teton NF](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233874)
- [Pinedale Online – Green River Lakes Campground & Trails](http://www.pinedaleonline.com/GreenRvrLkC&T.HTM)
- [Wyoming Public Media – Dollar Lake Fire spreads quickly in Sublette County’s Upper Green](https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2025-08-22/dollar-lake-fire-spreads-quickly-in-sublette-countys-upper-green)
- [Shoshone National Forest – Falls Campground](https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/shoshone/recreation/falls-campground)
- [Forest Camping – Shoshone National Forest Campgrounds (Brooks Lake, Pinnacles, Falls)](https://forestcamping.com/dow/rockymtn/shoscmp.htm)
- [BLM Wyoming – Big Atlantic Gulch Campground](https://www.blm.gov/visit/atlantic-city-campground-1)
- [Wind River Fish & Game – Fishing Regulations 2026](https://windriverfishandgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F16881-Fishing-Regulations-Singles-2026.pdf)
- [County 10 – Fall reminders for recreational use in the Shoshone National Forest](https://county10.com/fall-reminders-for-recreational-use-in-the-shoshone-national-forest/)
- [Buckrail – BTNF responds to overcrowded camping areas with modified regulations](https://buckrail.com/btnf-responds-to-overcrowded-camping-areas-with-modified-regulations/)

## Which stops are on the route from Rock Springs to Moran?

1. **Rock Springs** (WY)
2. **Boar’s Tusk** (WY)
3. **Pinedale** (WY)
4. **Fremont Lake** (WY)
5. **Green River Lakes** (WY)
6. **Boulder** (WY)
7. **South Pass City** (WY)
8. **Lander** (WY)
9. **Sinks Canyon State Park** (Lander, WY): The Popo Agie River vanishes into a limestone cave and reappears a quarter mile downstream in a pool full of large trout. Do not feed the fish.
10. **Fort Washakie** (WY)
11. **Dubois** (WY)
12. **Brooks Lake** (WY)
13. **Togwotee Pass** (Moran, WY): A 9,658-foot pass on the Continental Divide with a last look back at the Tetons. Expect snow at the top from October to May.
14. **Moran** (WY)

## When is the best time for the route from Rock Springs to Moran?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## FAQs

**How long is Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons?**
6-day road trip of about 721 km (448 mi) with 14 stops, from Rock Springs to Moran. About 7 h 60 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons?**
We suggest 6 days: about 7 h 60 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons start and end?**
It starts in Rock Springs and ends in Moran.

**Which states does Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons pass through?**
Wyoming.

**Where can you camp along Granite, pronghorn and grizzly country – by camper along the Wind River Range from Rock Springs to the edge of the Tetons?**
OpenStreetMap lists 62 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Signal Mountain Campground, Colter Bay Campground and Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground.