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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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Welch Ranch

Welch Ranch offers excellent hiking, wildlife viewing, hunting, and fishing just a short drive from Sheridan, Wyoming.
Weston Hills
Weston Hills

Weston Hills

With several miles of roads and trails, Weston Hills is popular for four-wheeling, riding ATVs and dirt bikes, and hunting.

Wheatland Reservoir #3

In Wyoming, Wheatland Reservoir #3 features a boat ramp and is popular for fishing and watercraft use.

Whiskey Mountain

The Whiskey Mountain WSA encompasses 487 acres of BLM-administered land. The area is on the north-facing slope of Whiskey Mountain in the Wind River Mountains. These lands became a study area because of their proximity to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area...
White Mountain Petroglyphs parking lot
White Mountain Petroglyphs parking lot

White Mountain Petroglyphs

The White Mountain Petroglyphs Site averages 12 thousand visitors per year. The location is part of a cultural landscape that is culturally important to four Native American tribes, featuring rock art panels dating back 200+ years. This is a fee-free...