Best Dispersed areas in the West

WyoTraveler wrote:
Other favorite spot is north of Cody and west. Out 120 then west over dead indian pass. When the road makes a hard right to go over huge bridge before Crandall you go straight on the gravel. Follow to the end. You will be in Sunlight basin.

I can't find ANY of these place names on google maps :). Are you talking about hwy 120 in California?

Guess you tried all the spots in CA. One of my favorite spots in CA was at the top of Alamo mountain. Up the grape vine and off hungary valley road then west. Need to call the ranger station to make sure south gate is open. I've had a 10 1/2 ft camper up there. Don't know about 5ver. Other favorite spot is north of Cody and west. Out 120 then west over dead indian pass. When the road makes a hard right to go over huge bridge before Crandall you go straight on the gravel. Follow to the end. You will be in Sunlight basin. You will see a few TTs out there. All locals. No water except creek. Pit toilets. The camp ground is not marked. You would need a forest service map. A few other camp grounds along the way that are marked.

I would search on the web and find the National Forest ranger districts for the different forests. You can learn about the dispersed camping regulations and when you get the maps........you're on your way.

path1 wrote:
I like secret lake the best. :)

That's right next to "no tell'm creek"

I don't have specific spots (I might if you narrow it down to a few states) but my general strategy is to look on the map for a dirt or gravel spur that crosses a stream. That usually means low traffic and access to water and shade.

I like secret lake the best. :)

Since a bunch of you guys moved here in the 80's

My favorite spots are located in Montana. :B

Seriously, you'll find much in Oregon & Northern Idaho.

Right now it's going to be too darn hot for dry camping.