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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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Scenic view of North Table Rock Scenic view of North Table Rock

North Table Rock Camping Area

In Wyoming, North Table Rock Camping Area used by large recreation vehicles to serve as a base camp for OHV use in the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area.

Old Quarry Trails

Starting at the base of the Black Hills, the Old Quarry Trails system offers a wide variety of trails for all skill levels, and includes 50”-wide trails for adaptive biking. The area offers a mix of scenic views from open...
Oregon Buttes Interpretive Site Oregon Buttes Interpretive Site

Oregon Buttes

The Oregon Buttes interpretive site is located at the intersection of County Road 10-446 and the National Historic Trail. The interpretive panel discusses the importance of the Buttes as a navigation landmark during the time of the westward emigration period...
View of boundary road surrounding Oregon Buttes Wilderness Study Area View of boundary road surrounding Oregon Buttes Wilderness Study Area

Oregon Buttes WSA

The Oregon Buttes WSA encompasses 5,700 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. The buttes are a prominent landmark, rising out of the northwestern portion of the Red Desert to an elevation of 8,612 feet. The area...