Red Creek Badlands Wilderness Study Area

Red Creek Badlands WSA | Wyoming

The Red Creek Badlands WSA encompasses 8,020 acres of BLM-administered land and 640 acres of state land. The study area is a fragile watershed and contains highly erodible red shales and sandstones. Vegetation consists primarily of greasewood in the draws, sagebrush on the beach areas, and juniper on the upper slopes. The WSA offers a variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation. Activities including wildlife observation, hiking, horseback riding and rock hounding occur on a limited basis, however. The primary recreation use in the area is hunting. Off-road vehicle use is mainly restricted to hunting activities. This is a fee-free site. Sections of the boundary are ADA accessible.

Photos

Red Creek Badlands Wilderness Study Area BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Scenic view of Red Creek Badlands Wilderness Study Area BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Coyote (Canis latrans) track in soil BLM photo by Allegra Gossett

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Sections of the boundary road are ADA accessible.

 

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; visit their page for office hours and directions.
rock_springs_wymail@blm.gov
307-352-0256

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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CAMPING
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HUNTING
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CAMPING AREA
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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ROCKHOUNDING
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WILDERNESS
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HIKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Addresses

Rock Springs Field Office
280 Highway 191 North
Rock Springs
Wyoming
82901

Directions

Take US 191 south from Rock Springs 31 miles to County Road 4-34. Turn east onto 4-34 for six miles to the intersection with County Road 4-27. In two miles, County Road 4-27 will become the east boundary road for Red Creek WSA.

Fees

No Fees

Stay Limit

14 days

Additional Information