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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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Wolverine Canyon

Wolverine Canyon has opportunities for dispersed camping, snowmobiling, rock climbing and mountain biking & hiking. Opportunities are also available for wildlife viewing - If you're lucky, you may see a Bald Eagle flying above the canyon.

Wolverton Mill

It was 1921 when Ewin T. Wolverton constructed a mill in the Henry Mountains, completing a dream he had begun 20 years before. Wolverton came to the area in search of a legendary Spanish gold mine. Today, the Spanish gold...

Wood Hill Trail System

This trailhead provides access to approximately 30 miles of single track trail for mountain biking and trail running. The trailhead is on SITLA land and managed by Carbon County.
Accessible paved trail and picnic tables Accessible paved trail and picnic tables

Wood River Wetland

Immerse yourself in the sounds of migratory birds and waterfowl in the Wood River Wetland on the north side of Agency Lake. A trail borders a native pollinator garden and leads to expansive views.
Paragliding at Woodrat Mountain Paragliding at Woodrat Mountain

Woodrat Mountain Paragliding

Woodrat Mountain has world class launch sites for hang and paragliding. The two sites, mid and upper launch, are accessible for passenger vehicles and offer spectacular views and opportunities to launch. The mid launch site overlooks the Bishop Creek Drainage...