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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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Wolf Run Cabin

In Alaska, Wolf Run Cabin offers spectacular views of the White Mountains with jagged limestone cliffs and peaks.

Wolford 16686

The Wolford Mountain Area is located adjacent to and north of the Town of Kremmling and to the east of Wolford Mountain Reservoir. It offers 120 miles of designated roads and trails for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and full-size 4-wheel-drive vehicles...
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Wolford Recreation Special Recreation Management Area

There are approximately 120 miles of designated roads and motorized trails in the Wolford Mountain Special Recreation Management Area. Motorized use is restricted to designated routes only. Some routes are open only to certain types of vehicles – signs indicate...

Wolford Red Desert Overlook

The Wolford Mountain area provides unrestricted use for the foot traffic throughout the area. The 0.2 – mile Wolford Reservoir trail is designated for foot and horse traffic. The trail descends through the sagebrush habitat, providing access to the shore...

Wolford Reservoir Dam Site

The Ritchard Dam holds the 1,500 surface-acre Wolford Mountain Reservoir. Parking and restrooms support access to the dam and shoreline, popular with anglers. Anglers can also access Muddy creek for fishing below the dam and spillway.