About Gros Ventre Wilderness
The Gros Ventre Wilderness is a gem in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Wilderness provides critical habitat for many species of wildlife, hosts the headwaters of multiple Wild and Scenic Rivers and offers miles and miles of trails to wander for years via horseback or foot. In addition, the Gros Ventre Wilderness is famous for it's incredible geological features, from alpine peaks to red, purple and yellow rocky slopes, the area is home to the well-known [Gros Ventre Slide National Geological Site](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/btnf/recarea/?recid=71645) as well as the more recently formed [Crystal Slide](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/btnf/?cid=STELPRDB5345822) and many others. For information on specific activities such as hiking and horseback riding, see the list of "Activities" below, which provides links to detailed trail information. The Gros Ventre Wilderness has some…
- Managed by: Bridger-Teton National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi east of Kelly, WY · 43.579, -110.489
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Miner Lake | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Grizzly Lake | Horse | 1.8 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Gros Ventre | ATV road | 2.8 mi | 22.5 mi |
| Gros Ventre River Disp Rec | ATV road | 2.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Lavender Hills | Horse | 2.9 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.3 mi
Water fill-up: 4.4 mi
Propane: 18 mi
Camps nearby
- Red Hills Campground 3.4 mi
- Crystal Creek Campground 3.6 mi
- Atherton Creek Campground 4.4 mi
- Gros Ventre Campground 9.3 mi
- Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area 9.7 mi
- Curtis Canyon Campground 9.7 mi