Recreation area

Poison Creek Trail

Bureau of Land Management · Buffalo · Wyoming — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The two mile long Poison Creek Trail ambles through mountain meadows before descending steeply to Poison Creek. The first part of the trail provides spectacular views of the Bighorn Mountains and the valley below. Hikers who make it to the end are rewarded with a secluded spot along the Poison Creek. Backcountry camping is allowed in the recreation area.

Getting there

From Buffalo, take Highway 16 West to Hazelton Road. Turn south onto Hazelton Road and travel approximately 0.7 mile, then turn left onto FS Road 466(sign for Johnson County Youth Camp). After about 3 miles, turn left onto Billy Creek Road. The trailhead and parking area will be about 3.5 miles on your right.

Contact
307-684-1100

Activities

  • BIKING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY

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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.