Desert valley with distant mountains

Activity

Tent CampingCar CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Vault ToiletsFire RingsPicnic Tables

Prior Flat Campground

WY · BLM Campground · BLM

Prior Flat Campground is a blm campground Wyoming. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, car camping. No fees. Amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Elevation

7,727 ft

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Discover the remote beauty of Prior Flat Campground in Wyoming's Shirley Mountains. This primitive, free BLM site offers 15 scenic spots for tent and car camping.

Nestled at the base of the remote Shirley Mountains, Prior Flat Campground offers a true escape into the Wyoming wilderness. Situated at an elevation of 7,727 feet, the site is surrounded by beautiful aspen and limber pine forests, providing a quiet retreat between the Medicine Bow and Ferris Mountains. It is an ideal destination for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the rugged, high-altitude landscape of the Rocky Mountain region.

This primitive BLM campground features 15 distinct campsites spread across nine acres. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring or grill to accommodate outdoor cooking. Basic facilities include vault toilets and parking spurs, including one pull-through site, though no utility hookups are provided. The campground is best suited for self-sufficient tent campers and car campers who appreciate a back-to-basics experience.

The site is generally accessible from June 1st through November 15th, though visitors should be prepared for changing conditions, as roads can become impassable during heavy rain or snowmelt. Because this is an undeveloped area without modern amenities, travelers should come fully prepared for primitive conditions. It is a peaceful, no-frills location perfect for those seeking solitude in one of Wyoming's lesser-known mountain ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Prior Flat Campground?
Prior Flat Campground is a campground in Wyoming. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Prior Flat Campground?
Prior Flat Campground supports tent camping, car camping.
What amenities are at Prior Flat Campground?
On-site amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables.

Location data: RIDB · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 42.2419, -106.5862

Quick Facts

State
Wyoming
Region
Rocky Mountains
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
42.2419, -106.5862
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