You are correct. Recommend that you use an app such as US Public Lands though in order to verify that you are on the Conservation Lands. Some of that highway runs on the eastern border so if you go east on a dirt road you might end up off of the public land area.

First, make absolutely *sure* you are on public land and not private land! Then, try not to create a new camping site; look for evidence that someone has been there before. Pack it out with you when you leave. Be respectful of the land and your fellow dispersed campers. Enjoy your public lands.

It’s best to camp your in the campgrounds. If full right before gate there are places. Also on the top part, most campers have no problem with you setting up .