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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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The Pinnacles Geologic Site

Geologically The Pinnacles are formations that are unique to this area because of their pyramid-like structure. The many small geologic microsites that are found in the area consist of small sandstone structures, volcanic intrusive dikes, badland, and windblown type features...

Point of Rocks Cemetery

A 'swing station' along the Overland Stage Trail, the Almond Stage Station near Point of Rocks includes this cemetery where the remains of seven unlucky passengers; victims of the infamous Jack Slade, were laid to rest. The smaller grave to...

Poison Creek Trail

The two mile long Poison Creek Trail ambles through mountain meadows before descending steeply to Poison Creek. The first part of the trail provides spectacular views of the Bighorn Mountains and the valley below. Hikers who make it to the...

Poison Spider OHV Park

Poison Spider Off-Road Vehicle Park is a 284-acre open OHV play area located on the site of a former bentonite mine near Casper. It allows visitors to explore just under 300 acres of terrain. Use of the area is free...

Prior Flat Campground

The 15-site Prior Flat Campground is located at the foot of the Shirley Mountains, a remote range in a large basin between the Medicine Bow and the Ferris Mountains.