Wyoming · rules of the road · reviewed 2026-05-24
RV rental laws & regulations in Wyoming
A plain-language guide to the rules that decide whether you can pick up, drive, and camp a rented RV, boat, or off-road vehicle in Wyoming. Written for first-time renters and for visitors from outside the US — where rules change at every state line.
In the United States, vehicle and camping rules are set state by state, not nationally. The items below are the ones most likely to cost you a pickup or a fine in Wyoming. Each carries the official source it came from and the date we last checked it.
Wyoming — what to know before you book
Last verified 2026-05-10State rental tax
7%
6% state tax + 1% avg local · estimated — statute verification in progress · exact tax confirmed at checkout · PickRV does not collect this — your host is responsible for state and local tax.
Min driver age
16+ standard · 21+ Class A
Gravel road policy
Allowed — no restriction
Generator quiet hours
22:00-08:00
OHV permit
Required · ~$15
Alcohol policy
Open container prohibited in cabin
Boater education
Not required
Dump-station regulations
Permissive
Must know
- ›Yellowstone: rigs >35ft restricted from Dunraven + Beartooth passes
- ›Bear country: same protocol as Alaska — all scented items locked
- ›Geothermal areas: stay on boardwalks — Yellowstone NPS enforces off-trail violations under federal park regulations (36 CFR 2.1)
Compliance notes (1)
- · WY G&F watercraft inspection certificate required for boats coming from out-of-state
Before you book in Wyoming
- Yellowstone: rigs >35ft restricted from Dunraven + Beartooth passes
- Bear country: same protocol as Alaska — all scented items locked
- Geothermal areas: stay on boardwalks — Yellowstone NPS enforces off-trail violations under federal park regulations (36 CFR 2.1)
Driver & trip requirements
The quick checklist for Wyoming. Visitors from outside the US: a valid home-country or home-state license is honored under US reciprocity for standard motorhomes — the age and weight limits below still apply to you.
- Minimum age
- Class A motorhome: 21. Class B/C & towables: 16.
- Special license
- Standard home-state license for personal-use motorhomes.
- Alcohol
- Open containers prohibited in the passenger area; 0.08% BAC driving limit.
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-08:00 (campgrounds may be stricter).
- Gravel & dirt roads
- Allowed on any rig — no special restriction
- Off-road / OHV permit
- Required — about $15.
- Boater education
- Not required statewide.
- Dump-station rules
- More relaxed, but always use a proper dump station.
Compliance notes: WY G&F watercraft inspection certificate required for boats coming from out-of-state
Rules by vehicle type
Rules differ for a motorhome, an off-road machine, and a boat. Read the group that matches what you plan to rent.
Motorhomes & RVs
License class, generator hours, dump-station rules.
Per-state legal callout · WY
Motorhomes & RVs — Wyoming
Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license
Wyoming's standard Class C license covers any single vehicle or combination (except motorcycles) that does not require a CDL; a special Z endorsement on Class C is required only for recreational vehicles with a GVWR of 39,001 lbs or more. A personal motorhome under 26,001 lbs is well within plain Class C.
Wyoming Driver Services · verified 2026-08-02
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited
Wyoming enforces 0.08% BAC for non-commercial drivers (0.04% commercial). Open alcoholic containers prohibited in passenger areas on public highways. Living-quarters use while parked may be permitted but is officer-discretion at roadside stops.
WY Stat §31-5-233 · verified 2026-05-24
Yellowstone: Recreation.gov sites open 6 months out; five book via park lodges
Six Yellowstone campgrounds — Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek and Tower Fall — are booked through Recreation.gov, and each site opens on a rolling basis exactly six months before your arrival date. Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village and Madison are reserved separately through Yellowstone National Park Lodges, which releases dates further ahead. Fishing Bridge RV Park is the only campground offering water, sewer, and electrical hookups (50 amp service), making it the one option for larger rigs needing full hookups.
NPS — Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds · verified 2026-08-02
Off-road & OHV
Trail permits, helmets, fire-season spark arrestors.
Per-state legal callout · WY
Off-road & OHV — Wyoming
WY ORV permit: $15 per calendar year, same price for residents and visitors
Wyoming State Parks requires an annual ORV registration decal costing $15 per calendar year for any off-road vehicle ridden on designated ORV trails and areas — one permit, same price for residents and non-residents, sold at wyotrails.onewyo.gov and through local agents. BLM is the largest land manager within Wyoming at roughly 18 million acres, while Yellowstone and Grand Teton ban OHV use on backcountry trails.
Wyoming State Parks — ORV Permits & Trails · verified 2026-08-02
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited
Wyoming enforces 0.08% BAC for non-commercial drivers (0.04% commercial). Open alcoholic containers prohibited in passenger areas on public highways. Living-quarters use while parked may be permitted but is officer-discretion at roadside stops.
WY Stat §31-5-233 · verified 2026-05-24
Boats & watercraft
Boater-education cards and on-water rules.
Per-state legal callout · WY
Boats & watercraft — Wyoming
Aquatic Invasive Species inspection required at WY waters
Wyoming Game & Fish does NOT require a general boater education card but mandates Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection for all watercraft entering Wyoming waters from outside the state. AIS decal ($30 resident / $50 nonresident) funds prevention. Yellowstone Lake + Flaming Gorge + Boysen Reservoir add NPS/USBR federal rules.
WY Game & Fish — AIS · verified 2026-05-24
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited
Wyoming enforces 0.08% BAC for non-commercial drivers (0.04% commercial). Open alcoholic containers prohibited in passenger areas on public highways. Living-quarters use while parked may be permitted but is officer-discretion at roadside stops.
WY Stat §31-5-233 · verified 2026-05-24
Rules for every trip
These apply no matter what you rent — alcohol, licensing reciprocity for visitors, and other statewide rules.
Per-state legal callout · WY
Every Wyoming rental — the rules that always apply
Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license
Wyoming's standard Class C license covers any single vehicle or combination (except motorcycles) that does not require a CDL; a special Z endorsement on Class C is required only for recreational vehicles with a GVWR of 39,001 lbs or more. A personal motorhome under 26,001 lbs is well within plain Class C.
Wyoming Driver Services · verified 2026-08-02
Aquatic Invasive Species inspection required at WY waters
Wyoming Game & Fish does NOT require a general boater education card but mandates Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection for all watercraft entering Wyoming waters from outside the state. AIS decal ($30 resident / $50 nonresident) funds prevention. Yellowstone Lake + Flaming Gorge + Boysen Reservoir add NPS/USBR federal rules.
WY Game & Fish — AIS · verified 2026-05-24
WY ORV permit: $15 per calendar year, same price for residents and visitors
Wyoming State Parks requires an annual ORV registration decal costing $15 per calendar year for any off-road vehicle ridden on designated ORV trails and areas — one permit, same price for residents and non-residents, sold at wyotrails.onewyo.gov and through local agents. BLM is the largest land manager within Wyoming at roughly 18 million acres, while Yellowstone and Grand Teton ban OHV use on backcountry trails.
Wyoming State Parks — ORV Permits & Trails · verified 2026-08-02
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited
Wyoming enforces 0.08% BAC for non-commercial drivers (0.04% commercial). Open alcoholic containers prohibited in passenger areas on public highways. Living-quarters use while parked may be permitted but is officer-discretion at roadside stops.
WY Stat §31-5-233 · verified 2026-05-24
Yellowstone: Recreation.gov sites open 6 months out; five book via park lodges
Six Yellowstone campgrounds — Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek and Tower Fall — are booked through Recreation.gov, and each site opens on a rolling basis exactly six months before your arrival date. Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village and Madison are reserved separately through Yellowstone National Park Lodges, which releases dates further ahead. Fishing Bridge RV Park is the only campground offering water, sewer, and electrical hookups (50 amp service), making it the one option for larger rigs needing full hookups.
NPS — Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds · verified 2026-08-02
Frequently asked
How old do you have to be to rent an RV in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, the minimum age is 21 for a Class A motorhome and 16 for Class B/C motorhomes and towables. Verify with Wyoming DOT, since hosts may set a higher minimum.
Can you drink alcohol in an RV while driving in Wyoming?
Open containers prohibited in the passenger area; 0.08% BAC driving limit. The driver must always stay below the legal BAC limit.
Do you need an off-road permit in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming requires an OHV permit for off-road use, roughly $15. Confirm current fees with the state parks or motor-vehicle agency.
Do foreign visitors need a special license to rent an RV in Wyoming?
Visitors from outside the US can usually drive a standard rental motorhome on a valid home-country license under US reciprocity. Wyoming's age and weight limits still apply, and a special non-commercial license may be needed for the largest rigs. Confirm with Wyoming DOT before you travel.
Are these Wyoming RV laws accurate?
PickRV's editorial team tracks 5 rules for Wyoming, each cited to an official .gov or state-statute source and dated. This is general information, not legal advice — laws change, so always verify with the cited agency before relying on it.