Deadhorse-Long Park Loop FR#230
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Deadhorse-Long Park Loop FR#230
From the west entrance, the road follows a series of switchbacks up a south facing slope. Near the top, the road offers a nice view of the valley and the North Fork of the White River below. After approximately 2 miles, the road enters Long Park. It then splits with the west fork following Long Park Creek and ending at Trough Gulch. The north fork proceeds up Long Park Creek to the divide between the Williams Fork and White River drainages. As you follow the divide to the north, you see the Elk Head Mountains and the south fork of the Williams Fork River below. To the east and south, you see the White River Valley and the Flat Tops. The road follows the divide for approximately 3 miles, then drops back into the White River drainage. As you proceed, you find another junction. The west fork here ends at Missouri Creek and the east fork brings you to the Deadhorse end of the loop. The road descends quickly over a steep, rough and narrow road where it returns to Rio Blanco County Road 8.
Before you go
Season
Summer travel: June 21-November 22, Winter travel (over snow only): November 23-May 20
Restrictions
Much of the road is rough, narrow and steep with tight switchbacks, large water bars and few turnouts.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.