Wyoming Recreation Areas

Directions From Lander, go south about 28 miles on State Highway 28 to the Atlantic City turnoff. Travel the gravel road for about 1/2 mile from the pavement. You can park here and start following the signs to Atlantic City/South Pass City or Miner’s Delight along the Ft. Stambaugh Loop

Directions The Baldwin Creek Climbing Area is located about 15 miles west of Lander, Wyoming. To get there from downtown Lander, follow U.S. Highway 287 (Main Street) west and then north until its intersection with Baldwin Creek Road just past the Lander Valley High School. Turn left (west) and travel

Directions To reach Big Cedar Ridge, travel east from Worland on U.S. Highway 16 for approximately 15 miles then turn south onto BLM Road 1411 (Blue Bank Road). Follow Blue Bank Road for 14.5 miles and look for a parking area and interpretive panels on the right (west side of

Directions To reach WSA from the south, take State Hwy 431 out of Worland about 25 miles. Turn north (right) onto the Murphy Draw Road (BLM Road 1302) and continue about 7.7 miles. Turn east (right) onto Squaw Teats Road (BLM Road 1301) and go 2.6 miles. Look for primitive

Directions From I-90, take Exit 124 and turn north on WY 50/Skyline Drive and continue 0.3 mile to the intersection with Hwy 14/16/59. Turn left onto Highway 14/16/59 and travel 6.8 miles toward Gillette Regional Airport. When routes divide, turn right onto Highway 59 North. Continue along Highway 59 N

Directions From Casper, Castle Gardens can be accessed by taking U.S. Hwy. 20/26 78 miles west to Castle Garden Rd just before Moneta. Take a left at the Castle Gardens sign and drive approximately 15 miles south. You will reach another BLM sign that directs you east for another 6

Directions From Ten Sleep, take 1st (Old 10 Sleep Hwy) west 3 miles, then turn left on 2 Mile Hill Rd and drive south approx. 4.5 miles. Veer right on to Castle Gardens Rd and drive southwest 1 mile to the parking area. Phone 307-347-5100 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, PICNICKING,

Directions Take Hwy 191 south to Pinedale, turn north on Skyline Drive then turn west on Fremont Lake Road. Continue 3.2 miles on Fremont Lake Rd, then follow sign directing to the CCC Ponds parking area. Phone 307-367-5300 Activities FISHING, HIKING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations

Directions From Cody, Wyoming, drive north on the Belfry Highway (Wyoming State Highway 120) for approximately 29 miles and turn west on Clarks Fork Canyon Road (County Road 8VC). Head west on Clarks Fork Canyon Road for approximately 11 miles until you reach the mouth of the Canyon. There is

Directions From State Highway 789 (the Baggs highway) at Dad (20 miles north of Baggs or 28 miles south of Creston Junction) head east on Carbon County Road 608 about 6 miles, turn on to BLM Road 3305. Proceed for 1/2 mile and get on BLM Road 3308 proceeding easterly

Directions Access to wild lands inherently requires navigational skills and requires four wheel-drive/high clearance vehicles. Visitors should be prepared for adverse weather and road conditions. The WSAs in the Lander Field Office are primarily accessed by unnamed/unsigned two track roads; in many cases, these roads are impossible to find without

Directions From Rawlins, take I-80 east 5 miles to the west Sinclair exit, then go north on County Road 351 about 7 miles to the turnoff on the right. Phone 307-328-4200 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming

Directions Located approximately 10 miles south of LaBarge, Wyo., and 30 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyo., on the west side of Fontenelle Reservoir, off Highway 189. Phone 307-828-4500 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More

Directions It is possible to reach the WSA by foot or horseback via a 9 mile route through State and BLM lands off Fortification Road (a county road). Before attempting this route, please contact the Buffalo Field Office for information. Phone 307-684-1100 Activities FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING,

Directions The Gardner Mountain WSA may be legally accessed via the Gardner Mountain Foot and Horse Trail in combination with cross-country travel through steep topography. The trail is accessed via Interstate 90, exit 254 (Kaycee). Head west on WY-191/Mayoworth-Slip Road for about 14 miles. Fork left onto Slip Road and

Directions Located within the Jack Morrow Hills Planning Unit. North on US 191 from Rock Springs. Turn east County 4-17 for 13 miles to the JMH Boundary. See individual site/facility descriptions for specific facility, Phone 307-352-0256 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, HUNTING, WILDERNESS, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS Campground Reservations

Directions From Rawlins, head south on State Highway 71 that becomes Carbon County Road (CR) 401 about 11 miles south of Rawlins. Continue on CR 401 for about 17 miles. Start riding at BLM Road 3422 (Hydrology Road) and head easterly 17 miles to intersect with CR 500. Head westerly

Directions OPEN PLAY AREA ACCESS Access is by the Tri-territory Road (County Road 4-17), which leaves U.S. Highway 191 approximately 12 miles north of Rock Springs. CAMPGROUND Travel north on State Highway 191 from Rock Springs for 10 miles and turn right (east) on to County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road

Directions To reach the McCullough Peaks WSA from the south, from Cody take U.S. Highway 14/16/20 east toward Greybull for about 5 miles. Turn north (left) onto the McCullough Peaks Road #1212. This well-graded road is directly across the highway from the Cody Archery Range. You will reach the southern

Directions Travel east from Cody on Highway 14-16-20 to mile marker 72 (about 18 miles). On the left you will see a gate; horses are often in this area and you can enter if you choose. If not, continue to near mile marker 74 where you will see a kiosk

Directions Take County Rd. 237 north from Atlantic City and turn east onto BLM Road 2324, Ft. Stambaugh Loop Road. From there travel east for 2 miles and follow the signs north to Miner’s Delight. Phone 307-382-8400 Activities HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails

Directions From Casper, travel approximately 9 miles south on Wyoming Highway 251 to the top of Casper Mountain, where the state road ends but continues on as County Road 505. Continue for approximately 3 miles until the pavement ends, then continue an additional 2 miles to the intersection with Circle

Directions Head west on US Highway 14,16,20 out of Cody through the tunnels all the way to Pahaska. Phone (307) 578-5900 Activities AUTO TOURING, BOATING, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails | North Fork Shoshone R Access | Trout Creek BB St. Pk. |

Directions 34 miles north of Kemmerer on US 189. Phone 307-367-5300 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, PICNICKING Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas This site is part of a popular shortcut, the Lander Cutoff, between the South Pass and the Snake River valleys.

Directions Whiskey Peak is located approximately 40 miles north of Rawlins, WY, 76 miles NW of Lander, or fives miles southwest of Muddy Gap on the westside of U.S. Highway 287. Phone 307-332-8400 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More

Directions The National Elk Refuge is located just northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming, and directly south of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. U.S. Highways 26/191 pass directly through Jackson and 6 miles of refuge lands. The visitor center is located on the north side of Jackson at

Directions From Rock Springs: Take exit 104 off of I-80 and travel north on Elk Street/Highway 191 approximately 14 miles to County Road 4-14 (Fourteen-Mile Road). Turn left onto 4-14 and travel 2.5 miles, then turn left onto County Road 4-53. Follow 4-53 south for 21.5 miles to Green River.

Directions From Cokeville, take Highway 232 about 8 miles east. Follow signs for the Pine Creek Ski Area. Phone 307-828-4500 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WINTER SPORTS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas | BLM

Directions The Red Canyon Overlook is 24 miles south of Lander on Highway 28 . Phone 307-382-8400 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas | BLM Wyoming YouTube | BLM Wyoming Facebook Page | BLM Wyoming Twitter |

Directions The northern access from U.S. Highway 14, is four miles west of Shell. The southern entry can be reached from U.S. Highway 31, north of Hyattville. The route is marked with mileage signs. Milepost 0 is near Shell and milepost 32 is close to Hyattville. Phone 307-347-5100 Activities AUTO

Directions From Pinedale, drive south on US 191 for 12 miles, turn left at the gas station in the town of Boulder, and head east on WY 353 for 7 miles. Take another left onto Scab Creek Road/CR-122 follow this road for 1.5 miles and take a slight left onto

Directions To begin at the northern end (Alcova, Wyo.): Begin at junction of Wyoming Highway 220 and Kortes Road (Natrona County 407) and drive south. Continue on County Road 407 until the Carbon County Line where the road becomes County Road 351. To being at the southern end (Sinclair, Wyo.):

Directions From State Highway 487, 22 miles north of Medicine Bow, take the State Highway 77 turnoff. Proceed nine miles to Carbon County Road 102. Head west two miles to BLM Road 3115 or continue another seven miles to the western junction of BLM Road 3115 at Prior Flat Campground.

Directions The Shoshone River can be accessed directly west of Cody along the North Fork Highway, within Cody, and downstream along US Highway 14a. Phone (307) 578-5900 Activities BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails

Directions To get to the canyon, take Highway 131 out of Lander for seven miles. Accommodations include campgrounds operated by Sinks Canyon State Park and the USDA Forest Service. Additional information is available at the Sinks Canyon Visitor Center which is open from May through September. Phone 307-382-8400 Activities BIKING,

Directions The South Bighorn/Red Wall Back Country Byway begins 13 miles northwest of Casper at the junction of U.S. Highway 20/26 and Natrona Country Road 125. The byway follows the 33-mile Stock Driveway to Buffalo Creek and the Red Wall. After retracing the steps of early settlers who moved cattle

Directions The site is located approx 25 miles south of Lander and 90 miles north of Rock Springs near the towns of Atlantic City and Pass City. This area is accessed from Hwy 28 via county roads 515 and 516. Phone 307-332-8400 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE,

Directions Access from U.S. 26 via State 86. One half mile south of Henry, NE Phone 307-261-5628 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas | Eleanor Roosevelt (Valkill) Group ToursOfficial Web Site The 107.46 acre Stateline Islands Unit lies

Directions The Lankin Dome WSA is accessed from the Agate Flats Road. Access to wild lands requires navigational skills and requires four wheel-drive/high clearance vehicles. Visitors should be prepared for adverse weather and road conditions. The WSAs in the Lander Field Office are primarily accessed by unnamed/unsigned two track roads;

Directions Access to the Miller Spring WSA requires landowner permission. Phone 307-332-8400 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Campground Reservations Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas | BLM Wyoming Twitter | BLM Wyoming Facebook Page | BLM Wyoming

Directions The Split Rock WSA is accessed from U.S. Highway 287 at the Split Rock Pullout. Caution – lots of private lands in the area! Access to wild lands inherently requires permission across private land, navigational skills, and four wheel-drive/high clearance vehicles. Visitors should be prepared for adverse weather and

Directions From I-90, take Exit 124 and head northeast on WY 50/Skyline Drive. Turn left onto Highway 14/16/59 and travel 6.7 miles. When routes divide, turn right onto Highway 59 North. Continue along Highway 59 N for about 24 miles; turn left into the Weston Hills Management Area. Phone 307-684-1100

Directions The Whiskey Mountain WSA is accessed from the Trail Lake Road. Access to wild lands requires navigational skills and four wheel-drive/high clearance vehicles. Visitors should be prepared for adverse weather and road conditions. The WSAs in the Lander Field Office are primarily accessed by unnamed/unsigned two track roads; in