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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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Trout Creek BB St. Pk.

Trout Creek Access is located along the Stagecoach Trail Road and provides for access to the North Fork Shoshone River. Parking is limited, so first come first serve.

Twin Buttes Reservoir

Twin Buttes Lake is a popular fishing, boating, and windsurfing area near Laramie, WY. There is a boat ramp and restroom facilities. The area is a mix of public and private lands, so please be mindful of that.

Twin Buttes WSA

The Twin Buttes WSAs encompass 8164 acres. The WSA is characterized by highly eroded badlands with scattered patches of sagebrush, grass and juniper. The Twin Buttes are prominent topographic features in the area. The WSA offers outstanding opportunities for primitive...

Twin Creek Trail

The Twin Creek Trailhead provides access to a horseback riding and hiking trail along the West Fork of Twin Creek to the Shoshone National Forest.

Upper Green River Recreation Area

In Wyoming, the Upper Green River Recreation Area is popular with wildlife enthusiasts who enjoy the many species of birds and small mammals who make this area their home.