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Nowater OHV Area
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Nowater OHV Trail System, No Water OHV Area, Sand Creek, Bighorn River, Big Cottonwood Creek, Ten Sleep, Castle Gardens, Nowater Creek, Big Cedar Ridge, Kirby Creek, Devils Slide Road, Worland Field Office, Owl Creek, Absaroka, Beartooth, Pryor Mountain, Slick Creek Road, Rattlesnake Ridge |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has around 160 miles of multiple use trails. The area offers scenic mountain views and has several access points. The trails connect to the towns of Ten Sleep, Manderson and Worland and some sections wind through active oil and gas fields.
For a unique soaking opportunity check out the Hot Springs State Park, home to the largest mineral hot springs in the world! The park provides a free bath house where the water is maintained at the constant temperature of 104 degrees.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WY ORV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Manderson, WY | ||
| From: Manderson, WY
1) Take US-16 South about 1 mile 2) Turn left (east) onto Ainsworth Units Road, continue about 1 mile. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Worland Field Office 101 South 23rd Street Worland, WY 82401 (307) 347-5100 worland_wymail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Wyoming Department of State Parks 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 (877) 996-7275 (307) 777-6323 state.parks.parks@wyo.gov wyoparks.state.wy.us |
| Comment | ORV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 160 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4100 to 4400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) scattered active gas and oil fields |
 Novice |  Mostly | |
 Amateur |  Some | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Conoco (307) 347-2875 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Conoco (307) 347-2875 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Greybull KOA (800) 562-7508 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Greybull KOA (800) 562-7508 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Greybull KOA (800) 562-7508 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | Greybull KOA (800) 562-7508 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Conoco (307) 347-2875 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS