Entrance to Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground

Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground | Wyoming

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Overview

The Killpecker Sand Dunes Campground is located about 32 miles north of Rock Springs. The campground is a 10 acre flat on the edge of the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area. It contains 2 ada accessible vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, spread throughout the flat for use as group sites. It is a fee free campground, and there is no reservation system. Glass bottles are prohibited. Speed limits in the campground area are 15 miles per hour. The road to the campground from Rock Springs is an improved dirt road which is typically well maintained. There is no winter maintenance. Please visit the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area webpage for more information.

The Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area is part of the Greater Sand Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). ACECs are areas within the public lands where special management attention is required to protect and prevent irreparable damage to important resources. Important resources in this area include wildlife, cultural resources, scenic values, and wilderness. The western portion of the ACEC includes the Sand Dunes and Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Areas (WSA). These are areas of land that have potential for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The BLM is required by law to maintain the natural character of WSAs. Recreational activities like hiking, hunting, and horseback riding are allowed while those that involve the use of motorized vehicles or mechanical transportation are not.

Photos

Entrance to Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground Entrance to Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground BLM photo
Scenic view of sand dunes Scenic view of sand dunes BLM photo by Allegra Gossett

 

Killpecker Open Play Area Photos

Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area

 

BLM WYOMING KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The BLM welcomes you to explore, enjoy, and make positive memories from your outdoor experiences on America's public lands and waters. Please remember these are wide-open spaces and wildlands. Plan ahead and be aware of potential hazards. It is everyone's responsibility to take the necessary steps to minimize chances of becoming lost or injured on public lands.

When visiting public lands, please also practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles.

For other key advice on various recreation activities, please visit the BLM's trip-planning tips page. These helpful tips can help you make the most of your recreation experience. However, for more information about local conditions, regulations and recreation resources, there is no substitute for visiting the closest BLM office.

 

Contact Us

This site is managed by Rock Springs Field Office; visitĀ their pageĀ for office hours and directions.

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Activities

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ACCESSIBLE FACILITY OR ACTIVITY
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BIKING
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CAMPING
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CAMPING AREA
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HIKING
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OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Geographic Coordinates

41.961129, -109.08057

Directions

Travel north on State Highway 191 from Rock Springs for twelve miles and turn right (east) on to County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road for twenty miles. Turn north onto the Sand Dunes access road for one mile. 

Fees

No Fees

Stay Limit

14 days