Burnt Lake Trailhead Location Map: See below for detailed trailhead information.
Burnt Lake Trailhead
Wind River Range Trailhead Details
Burnt Lake Trailhead provides good fishing access for those who want the solitude of a low-use area in the central part of the Wind River Range.
Burnt Lake Trailhead Description
Burnt Lake Trailhead provides good fishing access for those who want the solitude of a low-use area. Burnt Lake is located approximately 24 miles from Pinedale and is at an elevation of 8,000 feet.
The road is rough gravel and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. RVs are not advised. There is no drinking water available, and no corrals at the campground. The closest town is Boulder which has limited services and few supplies, and Pinedale is the closest town with full services.
Trailhead Provides Access To
Burnt Lake Trailhead provides access to the central Wind River Range of the Bridger Wilderness.
- Backcountry angler's paradise with high concentration of alpine lakes.
- Popular Lakes Accessed:
- Timico Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
- Central section of the Continental Divide Scenic Trail.
Bridger-Teton National Forest Reminders
- Practice good campfire safety and make sure the fire is completely out before leaving your camping site.
- Be familiar with food storage requirements when camping.
- Organized groups and recreational livestock users are required to have a Bridger Wilderness Permit.
- Come prepared with mosquito face nets, repellent, bear spray, and first aid kit.
- Mountain Range
- Location
Central Wind River Range, 24 miles southeast of Pinedale, Wyoming.
- Elevation
8,000 Feet
- Season
Mid-June thru mid-September
- Traffic Usage
Low-use Trailhead
- Official Forest Service Link
- Managing Ranger District