Sweetwater Bridge Campground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter access may be limited or impossible due to snowpack on remote access roads.

About

Sweetwater Bridge Campground is one of seven recreation areas managed by the BLM along the Wind River Front in remote Fremont County, Wyoming. The campground features 8 campsites positioned near the Sweetwater River, each equipped with a fire ring and accessible picnic table. Two sites are pull-through configuration, accommodating larger rigs up to approximately 25 feet. Six of the eight sites are drive-up or pull-through accessible sites designed with ADA accessibility in mind, while two are walk-in sites. This primitive, fee-free campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or advance booking. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water available on site, so campers must bring adequate drinking water. The remote location offers solitude and access to excellent fishing in the Sweetwater River, extensive hiking and horseback riding opportunities, and outstanding wildlife viewing. The campground is also popular with photographers seeking to capture the rugged beauty of the Wind River Range. Access requires traveling 15 miles north from Highway 28 on County Road 5-13 (Continental Divide Road), then 6 miles east on BLM Road 4105 (Sweetwater Gap Ranch Road), and finally 2 miles on BLM Road 4105 to reach the campground. The remote access roads and distance from services make this campground best suited for experienced campers prepared for backcountry conditions. Cell phone service is unavailable at the campground.

Directions

From State Highway 28, turn north onto County Road 5-13 (Continental Divide Road). Continue for 15 miles and turn east onto BLM Road 4105 (Sweetwater Gap Ranch Road) for 6 miles. Merge right to continue on BLM Road 4105 for 2 miles to the Sweetwater Bridge.

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