Big Spring Scenic Backway
Wyoming
The Big Spring Scenic Backway is a longer route from Kemmerer to Cokeville, Wyoming, traveling north through a wide river valley up into the Bridger National Forest through the Tunp Mountains before heading back south toward Cokeville.
Along this historical route, which was once part of the Oregon Trail, you'll find abandoned homesteads from the western migration of the 19th century.
Once you pass into the National Forest (approximately 30 miles) you can camp anywhere, unless otherwise posted. Just beyond the forest boundary is Hams Fork Campground, a forest service campground.
You will be traveling along the Hams Fork River for about 40 miles to Hams Fork Campground, which has potable water.
Food is available in Kemmerer and Cokeville.
Along this historical route, which was once part of the Oregon Trail, you'll find abandoned homesteads from the western migration of the 19th century.
Camping
Once you pass into the National Forest (approximately 30 miles) you can camp anywhere, unless otherwise posted. Just beyond the forest boundary is Hams Fork Campground, a forest service campground.
Water
You will be traveling along the Hams Fork River for about 40 miles to Hams Fork Campground, which has potable water.
Food
Food is available in Kemmerer and Cokeville.
Distance
62 miles
Days
1
El. Gain
3942 feet
El. Loss
4649 feet
Max El.
8551 feet
Min El.
6216 feet