Wyoming Recreation Opportunities

Recreating on public lands in Wyoming offers endless opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast.

Recreation opportunities abound throughout Wyoming’s18 million acres of BLM-managed public land.  These public lands host many unique and special outdoor opportunities where visitors can enjoy some extraordinary scenery and learn more about the state’s history.

Check out the spectacular wilderness study areas, fish in one of the many blue-ribbon streams, or go mountain biking in some gorgeous back country.  Take a step back in time to learn more about Wyoming’s history by exploring the National Scenic and Historic Trails, including the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express.

You don’t need binoculars to watch Wyoming’s world-class wildlife. You can see a variety of animals from big game like pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose to our small residents like the prairie dog, black footed ferrets, and badgers. Look up and you’ll see eagles, raptors, hawks and a diversity of migratory birds.

A multitude of recreational opportunities is waiting for you on Wyoming public lands so get outdoors and explore!

 

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Aquila Vista wetland Aquila Vista wetland
Overview Aquila Vista is available for overnight group camping for groups up to 20 people and 8 vehicles. The opening date for 2026 is June 26. The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant...
Aravaipa Creek in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Aravaipa Creek in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
Located in southeast Arizona, the 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is an exciting adventure. You must have a permit to hike, backpack, and hunt in Aravaipa Canyon and all the side canyons.
Arch Canyon Arch Canyon
Arch Canyon is a twelve mile long box canyon located north of highway 95. The canyon has beautiful redrock walls, and it is possible to see several arches. The creek that runs along the bottom of the canyon normally has...
The Arctic Circle Wayside The Arctic Circle Wayside
Arctic Circle Campground is located on a beautiful mixed forest hillside at the Arctic Circle in Alaska.
Northern Lights can be viewed from Arctic Circle Wayside in Alaska during the winter.