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Camel Jockey

Camel Jockey in Wyoming has 10 sport climbing routes.

10 routes
5.9 – 5.13b
Sport

Best time to visit Camel Jockey

Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    30° / 1°

  2. Feb

    31° / 7°

  3. Mar

    38° / 13°

  4. Apr

    46° / 21°

  5. May

    57° / 29°

  6. Jun

    69° / 37°

  7. Jul

    78° / 43°

  8. Aug

    76° / 42°

  9. Sep

    67° / 33°

  10. Oct

    52° / 23°

  11. Nov

    37° / 12°

  12. Dec

    29° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 17.4 mi away at 7,821 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Camel Jockey is a sport climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Lander Field Office in Wyoming. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Brisket and White Heat Wall each about 0.1 mile away, and Sinks Canyon Campground about 0.4 mile off. The area is managed by the BLM. The climbing here is all sport, and the routes run from about 5.9 up to 5.13b. Camel Jockey, the hardest route, is a 5.13b, and Steel Rain is a 5.12b. The median grade is 5.11c. The Camel Jockey route was first climbed by Hassan Saab, and No Self Control, a 5.10c, was first climbed by Dave Brinda. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Atlantic City, Wyoming, show July highs around 78°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. For an overnight stay, Sinks Canyon Campground is the closest option, and Hugh Otte is about a mile away. The Popo Agie Nature Trail is about half a mile off.

Routes (10)