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Blacktail ATV Trails
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Black Tail Trails, Bear Lodge Mountains, Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District, Taylor Divide, Hershey Creek, Deckeman Ridge, Little Creek, Sherrard Hill, Warren Peak |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the Black Hills National Forest, this area has over 20 miles of ATV trails. The trails are generally open around mid May but may open later in the summer due to snow. Camping can be found at nearby Cook Lake which offers 32 sites, a stocked lake and around four miles of hiking and mountain bike trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WY ORV Permit |
| Dates Open | May 15 - December 15 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase a Wyoming ORV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $28.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Cook Lake Campground fee mid May though mid September - $28/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sundance, WY | ||
| From: Gillette, WY
1) Take I-90 East to Exit 154 2) Turn right (north) onto US-14, continue 26 miles 3) Turn left (north) onto WY-24, continue 14 miles 4) Turn right (south-east) onto CR-209/Blacktail County Road, continue about 9 miles 5) Turn right (south) onto Forest Service Road 849, continue .25 miles 6) Staging area is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Black Hills National Forest - Bearlodge Ranger District 101 S. 21st Street Sundance, WY 82729 (307) 283-1361 mailroom_r2_black_hills@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Wyoming Department of State Parks 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-6323 (877) 996-7275 state.parks.parks@wyo.gov wyoparks.wyo.gov |
| Comment | Wyoming ORV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 5500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Sundance Travel Center (307) 283-1200 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Sundance Travel Center (307) 283-1200 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Cook Lake Campground (307) 283-1361 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Devils Tower KOA (307) 467-5395 or (800) 562-5785 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Devils Tower KOA (307) 467-5395 or (800) 562-5785 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Cook Lake Campground (307) 283-1361 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Sundance Travel Center (307) 283-1200 |
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