Darby Canyon Camping - Camp near Alta, Wyoming
Driggs, ID, USA,Alta,Wyoming
43.67425184657442, -111.02074449544693
5.6 miles S of Alta, Wyoming
Address: Driggs, ID, USA
GPS: 43°40'27.3"N 111°1'14.7"W
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State: Wyoming

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There's no official campgrounds up the canyon but there are several dispersed campsites with existing fire lays. Please adhere to principles of Leave No Trace. Use existing fire lays and leave the campsite better than you found it.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Alta, Wyoming

  1. Head south on Alta School Rd toward W Alta Ski Hill Rd (82 ft)
  2. Slight right onto W Alta Ski Hill Rd (0.5 mi)
  3. Turn left onto S Stateline Rd
    Passing through Idaho
    Entering Wyoming
    (5.1 mi)
  4. Continue onto Darby Canyon Rd
    Destination will be on the left
    (1.3 mi)
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