The Shoshone National Forest is reminding visitors to use care when recreating on public lands this fall.
“While this is a great time to visit your public lands, it is important to remember …
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The Shoshone National Forest is reminding visitors to use care when recreating on public lands this fall.
“While this is a great time to visit your public lands, it is important to remember that temperatures fluctuate and weather systems may bring winter snows, so plan ahead and be prepared,” Shoshone officials said in a recent release. They also encouraged recreationists to practice good campfire safety by fully extinguishing any warming fires before leaving the area, particularly as vegetation has been dry.
Dispersed camping is very popular this time of year; there is a stay limit of 16 days for both campgrounds and dispersed sites on the Shoshone National Forest. Additionally, dispersed camping is not allowed within half-mile of U.S. Highway 14/16/20, commonly referred to as the North Fork Highway. Learn more about these regulations at www.tinyurl.com/y3rlsx2n.
Along with dispersed camping, some campgrounds remain open in the Shoshone National Forest:
• Clarks Fork District: Hunter Peak Campground and Dead Indian Campground
• Wapiti District: Deer Creek Campground, Elk Fork Campground, and Wapiti Campground
• Greybull District: Brown Mountain Campground, Jack Creek Campground and Wood River Campground
• Washakie District and Wind River District: All campgrounds remain open until closed by snow, but no fees are being collected as services have ended.
As roads begin to close for the winter season, Shoshone officials ask that visitors plan ahead and check which roads remain open.
“By staying on open systems roads, you are helping to minimize impacts and damage to resources,” Shoshone officials say. Maps are available online at www.tinyurl.com/y2umxy89
For the safety of all visitors to the Shoshone National Forest and wildlife, “proper food storage is essential,” officials say. This includes properly storing food and all attractants in provided bear proof boxes in campgrounds, in a bear-resistant container, in a closed vehicle or suspending items at least 10 feet above the ground and 4 feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole.