Red Lake WSA | Wyoming

The Red Lake Wilderness Study Area (WSA) encompasses 9,515 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings in southwestern Wyoming. Rolling brush covered hills and stabilized dunes border the flat dry lake bed of Red Lake in the northern part of the area. The wide-open character of the landscape gives a sense of immensity and isolation. This area is conducive to primitive and unconfined recreation. Raptors, wild horses, antelope, coyotes and a variety of small mammals challenge the wildlife photographer. Hiking, backpacking, camping, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing for botanical, zoological, geological and archaeological features are other experiences available to the visitor. However, because the area mainly consists of a large sand dune, campsite and water are limited and thus limit the scope and quality of these opportunities. This is a fee-free site. 

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Sections of the boundary road are ADA accessible.

Points of Interest

Contact Us

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

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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BIRD WATCHING
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CAMPING
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BIRDING
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CAMPING AREA
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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HUNTING
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HIKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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WILDERNESS

Addresses

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

Geographic Coordinates

41.965214, -108.449742

Directions

Take Interstate 80 east to County Road 4-21. In 26 miles, the county road will be a concordant boundary between East Sand Dunes and Red Lake WSAs.

Fees

No Fees

Stay Limit

14 days

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