Accessible
Recreation
The Shoshone National Forest offers a number of recreational
facilities designed with accessibility in mind for persons
with disabilities. Also, there are programs that allow visitor
discounts for fees charged on national forests. Check with
the local ranger district office
for details.
Camping & Picnicking
The Shoshone National Forest has more than 60 developed facilities
including family and group campgrounds, picnic areas, boat
ramps, and rental cabin
Campground listing - html
Day Use Area listing -
html
Dispersed camping may
be for you if you like to camp away from it all. Check out
our dispersed
camping info page.
Current Conditions
What’s the weather? How are the roads? Is your favorite
campground open? Check out the Current Conditions page.
Commercially Provided Recreation Opportunities
The Shoshone has a variety of recreation businesses with
valid permits to operate on forest. See this page
for a list of those able and ready to help with your adventure.
Fishing
Find out where to cast your line for stream and lake fishing
from the shore or a boat. See our fishing
site. Information on seasons, licenses, and restrictions
is available from the State department of fish and game.
General Recreation
Recreation.gov
is your one-stop source for finding recreational opportunities
on federal lands.
Heritage Resources
Archeological resources and historic places abound on the
Shoshone. Be watching for our Heritage Resources Page coming
soon!!!!
Hunting & Target Shooting
Most of the forest is open to hunting. Information on seasons,
licenses, and restrictions is available from the State department
of fish and game. Check out where you can target shoot.
Maps & Brochures
Visitor maps provide information on attractions, facilities,
services, and opportunities. Our brochures provide local recreation,
wildlife, fire safety, and other information. Check our maps
and brochures page.
Passes & Permits
Most national forests and grasslands are open, free of charge.
Fees and permits may be required for some activities and locations.
Check with the local ranger district office
for details.
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Reservations & Rentals
While many campgrounds are on a first-come basis, you can
use the Recreation.Gov website to make reservations for
some campgrounds. Currently on the Shoshone, Rex Hale, Big Game, Wapiti
Campgrounds (located between Cody, WY and Yellowstone National Park on Hwy 14/16/20) and Hunter Peak (located on Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Hwy 296)are on the reservation system. Check with the North
Zone Office for details.
Recreation Facility Analysis
The Recreation
Facility Analysis [PDF - 664kb] is a working document
that will be a guide to the Shoshone National Forest in providing
a quality, sustainable recreation site management program.
The Forest recognizes that site-specific analysis and public
involvement may be necessary prior to implementing some of
the proposals contained in this document.
Rules & Etiquette
General
rules for national forests and grasslands include details
about camping, pets, and other topics. Check out our Special
Orders for specific regulations concerning recreating
on the Shoshone. Etiquette expected of visitors is outlined
in the Leave
No Trace program. If planning a camping
trip into the PoPoAgie
Wilderness with livestock you must have a signed survey
form with you. Get
one.
Safety
Have a safe visit when you come to your forests and grasslands—whether
driving, hiking, boating, or enjoying other activities. Visitors
to the Shoshone can expect to find both grizzly and black
bears anywhere on forest. Food storage is required on portions
of the forest where the food storage order is in effect. See
our Bear
Info page for more specifics.
Sightseeing
Scenic drives, visitor centers, special places, and more.
Coming soon - Scenic Byway and Drives page!
Trails
Many non-motorized trails are open to hikers, cyclists, and
equestrian users. Off-highway vehicle users will find many
opportunities for off-road enjoyment in the Shoshone National
Forest. State maps showing open routes for ATV's and for other
types of vehicles are available through our offices or the
State.
Trail listing - [pdf
- 112kb] [jpg
- 317kb]
Visitor Centers
There are two visitor centers on the forest—with maps
and books, interpretive displays, and helpful information
specialists. The Wapiti Wayside is located on the Buffalo
Bill Scenic Byway (US 14-16-20) adjacent to the historic Wapiti
Ranger Station. The Washakie Ranger Distict office located
in Lander, Wyoming also houses a visitor center.
Wilderness
Wilderness is a place where the imprint of humans is substantially
unnoticed. The Shoshone is a wilderness forest encompassing
all or parts of five wilderness areas and three mountain ranges.
These areas are sylvan and untamed. Day hikers, backpackers,
horsepackers, fishermen, photographers and others can enjoy
pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls, slopes awash in wildflowers,
cloud-shrouded peaks, glacier-carved valleys and a plethora
of wildlife. Coming soon..the Shoshone Wilderness page.
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