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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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Sun Peak Picnic Area and Trailhead

This wonderful developed picnic area is just north of Ketchum between Hwy 75 and the Big Wood River. The Wood River Trail, a paved non-motorized trail, passes through the picnic area.

Sundance Lodge Rec. Area

This day-use-only area is at the confluence of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone rivers on the Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trails. Its cottonwood groves, meadows, and riparian areas are popular for hiking, viewing...

Sundance Trail

The Sundance Trail is the primary access route into the lower portion of Dark Canyon. The trail is approximately three miles from the trailhead to the bottom of the canyon. The trail descends a 50% talus slope and 1,120 vertical...

Sunset Bridge Fishing Access

The segment of the river from Granby to Kremmling is very popular for fishing and a portion has been designated as Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). Sunset Bridge is one of the fishing accesses that...