How do I access Names Hill?

Names Hill is a campground in Wyoming. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Names Hill?

Names Hill supports tent camping, rv camping.

What amenities are at Names Hill?

On-site amenities include fishing access.

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Fishing Access

Names Hill

WY · BLM Campground · BLM

Names Hill is a blm campground Wyoming. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include fishing access.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Names Hill is a historic, year-round primitive campground located along the iconic Lander Cutoff. Offering an off-grid experience for tents and RVs, this site allows visitors to camp where pioneers once left their marks on sandstone cliffs. It is an ideal, quiet retreat for self-sufficient history enthusiasts and anglers.

Step back in time at Names Hill, a historic BLM primitive campground located along the storied Lander Cutoff. This site served as a vital resting point for over 13,000 pioneers in 1859, many of whom left their mark by carving names into the sandstone cliffs—including legendary trapper Jim Bridger. Offering a true off-grid experience, this year-round site provides direct fishing access and accommodates both tent and RV campers looking for a quiet, historical retreat. With no hookups available, it is the perfect destination for self-sufficient adventurers and history enthusiasts eager to camp where the pioneers once stood. Enjoy a peaceful, rustic getaway deeply rooted in American frontier history.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Names Hill?: Names Hill is a campground in Wyoming. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Names Hill?: Names Hill supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Names Hill?: On-site amenities include fishing access.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 42.1720, -110.1878