Recreation area

Devil's Gate Interpretive Site

Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California & Pony Express National Historic Trails Corridor · Lander · Wyoming — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This remarkable cleft in the east end of the Sweetwater Rocks drew diary comments from many pioneers. Many walked and waded in the Sweetwater River through the gorge while their wagons followed the trail through the pass to the east, a route now followed by an access road to the historic Sun Ranch. A BLM interpretive site is located just south of the Gate giving details of the long and colorful history of the area. The hard-surfaced interpretive trail is ADA accessible. There are restrooms and trash collection.

Getting there

From Casper, take Highway 220 south approximately 60 miles and turn north on Martins Cove Rd, following highway signs. From Rawlins travel north on US Highway 287 for 44 miles, merge onto Highway 220 and travel another 12 miles, turn north on Martins Cove Rd, following highway signs.

Contact
307-382-8400

Activities

  • HIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • HISTORIC SITES

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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.