| Facilities: None. Facilities can be found at Encampment before departure. Reservations: Reservations are not accepted. Best Time To Visit: This trail is open year round. Fees: There are no fees to hike this trail. Accessibility: None. Rules: Public Property Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the way you find them. Practice "Leave No Trace" ethics. Do not carve, chop, cut and damage any live trees. Camping If you are staying at a campground, you must camp only in those places specifically provided or marked. All vehicles, RVs, and trailers must be parked on your campsite or driveway. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please be considerate of others.Sanitation Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter, and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other waters. All garbage and litter must either be deposited in containers provided, or taken with you when you leave.Camp Fires Obey any restrictions on fires. Fires may be limited or prohibited at certain times. Within campgrounds and other recreation areas, fires may only be built in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose. Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving. Do not leave your fire unattended. You are responsible for keeping fires under control.Vehicles Drivers must obey all traffic signs and operate their vehicles in accordance with posted regulations, and applicable Federal, State and local laws. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only. Use of vehicles within campgrounds and other recreation areas is limited to entering or leaving those areas.Pets and Animals Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities. Saddle or pack animals are only allowed where authorized by posted instructions.Fireworks Use of fireworks or other explosives within campgrounds and other recreation areas is prohibited.Directions: Turn off of Wyoming State Highway 230 on to County Road 798. Drive for approximately 5 miles until you reach the Forest boundary. The road will change to National Forest System Road (NFSR) 498. Continue driving for another 3 miles until you reach NFSR 498.2A, this will take you to an access point along the Big Creek trail at the South Fork of Big Creek. | |
