Wyoming FFA Leadership Camp (www.ffacamp.org)

As of today (June 2, 2008) , we have been notified that because of excess snowfall in the mountains this year, the Farson Route won’t be open (route that we have used the last couple of years) tell July. This means we will be forced to use the Sinks Canyon route, which happens to be the shorter route for most people. However, because of the construction on that route (and why we have been using the alternate route the last two years) expect long delays bringing members up to camp and back down. We are expecting to have to open a gate at the bottom that will be locked to let people up.

So for 2008 use the Sinks Canyon Route, (follow the signs in downtown Lander if you are not familiar with the route or se below. Should the gates be locked at the start of the dirt road on your way up, please call my cell and we will get someone down to let you in. We will try and run shifts to let people up on registration day. The construction crew may not be working on the weekend when you pick members up, but the gate will be locked. Please drive a four-wheel drive vehicle just in case. Feel free to call my cell for a road report on the day of registration.

To get to the camp, simply go into Lander and take Hwy 131 South past Sinks Canyon and up the mountain toward Worthen Meadows Reservoir. Watch for the Fremont County Youth Camp signs. For those coming south on Hwy 28 from Farson, you might be able to turn north between South Pass and Atlantic City to come in the back way, however, this road is often not open until after camp is in session.

Head east/southeast out of Lander on Hwy 287 (Main Street) towards the Rawlins junction (you will drive past the Post Office, Best Western The Inn at Lander, and Fremont Motors) and continue on Hwy 287 for approximately 8.5 miles until you reach the Rawlins junction. At the junction, continue on Hwy 28 towards South Pass/Farson. Stay on Hwy 28 for approximately 22 miles until you come to the Louis Lake Road turnoff. When you see the turnoff to Atlantic City (it will be on your left), you are getting close. The Louis Lake Road turnoff is approx 3.4 miles past Atlantic City Road. The turnoff for Louis Lake Road will be on the right side of the highway. Turn right onto the Louis Lake road (very rough gravel road) and stay on this road for approximately 17 miles (you will drive past Louis Lake). Eventually, you will reach an intersection of dirt roads and a sign indicating you should take a left to get to the Fremont County Youth Camp. You will see the entrance to the camp shortly after taking the left hand turn.

Head northeast out of Farson on State Highway 28 (towards Lander) and travel approximately 45 miles until you reach the Louis Lake Road turnoff (it will be on the left side of the road). Turn left onto Louis Lake road (very rough gravel road) and stay on this road for approximately 17 miles (you will drive past Louis Lake). Eventually, you will reach an intersection of dirt roads and a sign indicating you should take a left to get to the Fremont County Youth Camp. You will see the entrance to the camp shortly after taking the left hand turn.