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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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Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 16,000 acres of public lands in the Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment provide opportunities for camping hiking and hunting.
View of two small concrete pools at Sharkey Hot Springs in winter with snow on adjacent hillsides. View of two small concrete pools at Sharkey Hot Springs in winter with snow on adjacent hillsides.

Sharkey Hot Springs

Sharkey Hot Springs is a unique developed recreation site featuring two large concrete soaking pools, two heated changing rooms, vault bathrooms, a fire pit with a seating area, and an interpretive kiosk. It is located off of Highway 28, approximately...
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Sharps Creek Recreation Site

Sharps Creek consists of a small, family campground and a day-use area. A swimming hole at the base of the overlook provides a refreshing place to cool down on hot, summer days.
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Shasta Campground

Camp in one of 27 tent/trailer campsites near the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area. The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600...
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Sheep Creek Wild and Scenic River

Overview Sheep Creek flows through an extremely narrow, winding canyon with sheer vertical walls. High water flows are in the spring and provide for whitewater for the most experienced boaters. Access to Sheep Creek is difficult because of its remoteness...