Recreation area

Thunder Basin National Grassland

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Thunder Basin National Grassland is located in northeastern Wyoming in the Powder River Basin between the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills.  Elevation on the National Grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi arid.  The Douglas Ranger District manages Thunder Basin National Grassland.   Popular recreation activites on the Thunder Basin National Grassland include hunting, dispersed camping, OHV riding, recreational shooting, scenic driving, and nature viewing.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • HUNTING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.