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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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Shelf Road Climbing Area, 4 mile Creek Shelf Road Climbing Area, 4 mile Creek

The Bank Campground

Overview Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. Approximately 15 miles north of Cañon City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6890 feet. The Bank...

Baptist Draw Trailhead

Baptist Draw is a technical hike with three rappels with the highest rappel of 65 feet. This hike is for experience canyoneering. This draw has a high potential for flash floods and extreme caution should be used.

Bar M Trail System

The Bar M (Moab Brands) Trail System was selected as a National Recreation Trail on October 22, 2020. The Bar M Trail System is a cool riding opportunity just north of Moab, Utah. There are riding options for beginners to...

Barger Gulch Fishing Access

The segment of the river from Granby to Kremmling is very popular for fishing and a portion has been designated as Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). Barger Gulch River Access is one of the fishing...
Mountain Biker on Barnes Canyon Trail Mountain Biker on Barnes Canyon Trail

Barnes Canyon Trailhead

The trailhead has a double vault toilet, 4 picnic areas each with a table, grill, fire ring, and shade structures. There are 13.5 miles of constructed mountain bike trails: 3 beginner trails, 5 intermediate trails, and 1 advanced.