Big Spring Scenic Backway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Camping Camping is popular at Lake Viva Naughton, but we have no details on the facilities, if any. Hams Fork Campground in Bridger National Forest is near the backway. This quiet spot includes 13...		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information Information on the Bridger National Forest and the area is available at the USFS office in Kemmerer.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

The surface changes from paved to oiled gravel to loose gravel. Good tires are highly recommended when traveling this backway. The Forest Service also recommends only high clearance vehicles attempt the backway westward from Kelley Guard Station.

Restrictions

The byway starts as a two-lane paved road from Kemmerer to Lake Viva Naughton. It then changes to oiled gravel, then loose gravel at the forest boundary. The road is not completely accessible during winter and early spring, and travel is not advised in heavy rain or snow.

Seasons

Off Season

This route is not completely accessible during winter and early spring.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Big Spring Scenic Backway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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