Recreation area

Contag Trailhead

Wyoming — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Big Park Trailhead provides access to Trail #010 into the Contag Creek drainage, Mule Meadow, and the east side of Mt. Isabel.

Getting there

From the Town of Kemmerer, Wyoming, head west on United States Highway 30 (US-30) for 44 miles to the Town of Cokeville, Wyoming. Make a right turn on Wyoming State Highway 232 (WY-232)/Big Spring Scenic Backway, and after approximately 12.5 miles take a right onto Forest Service Road 10062 (FS-10062). Follow FS-10062 for 8.5 miles and take a left onto Hobble Creek Road/FS-10193. Follow FS-10193 for 4.8 miles and then take the first left to stay on that road. Continue following FS-10193 for an additional 1.3 miles and stay right at the fork to get onto Hobble Spur F Road/FS-10193F, at the second fork immediately after take a right to stay on FS-10193F and Contag Trailhead is at the end of this road. Approximate travel details from the Town of Kemmerer: 72 miles, 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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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.