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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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Ledge Creek

Ledge Creek is an undeveloped site accessible only by watercraft along the North Platter River. It is commonly used as a stopping point for fisherman during day floats, as there are portable toilets installed and left during the months of...

Little Mountain Dispersed Camp

Considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in Sweetwater County, this undeveloped camping area is a haven for camping, hunting, hiking, biking, off-roading, photography and stargazing. On average, 75% of the days are cloud-free for spectacular opportunities to...

Little Sandy Crossing

A pivotal stop along the California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express overland routes, this site is discussed in numerous emigrant diaries and was also a stage station for a brief time. The bridge here is not original; crossing here was...

Little Sandy Crossing

In Wyoming, Little Sandy Crossing is where the Emigrant Trail crosses the Little Sandy River.

Lodgepole Campground

Nestled under the pine trees of Muddy Mountain, Lodgepole Campground provides 15 camping sites that include level tent pads and fire rings, with a few pull-through sites for large trailers/RVs. Two double-vaulted toilets are provided for campers’ comfort. The Campground...