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Red Lake Motorized Recreation Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Carter Mountain, Black Hills, Sulphur Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This offroad area offers about 3,000 acres of desert trails, play areas, sand washes, steep and challenging hill climbs and miles of unmaintained 4x4 trails. The main staging area has plenty of room for large trailers but there are no services so bring your own supplies.
The area is open daily year-round and all vehicle types are permitted. There is no fee charged to park or ride but all off-road vehicles must display a current Wyoming OHV Sticker.
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 | ||
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Permitted | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | BLM, Private, State Trust Land |
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 | Cody, WY | ||
| Address | Skyline Drive, Cody, WY 82414 | ||
| From: Cody, WY
1) Take Skyline Drive West about 2 miles 2) Staging area is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Wyoming Department of State Parks 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-6323 state.parks.parks@wyo.gov wyoparks.state.wy.us |
| Comment | Wyoming ORV Permit Info |
Red Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/31/2016 (Thanks!)
Red Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2019 (Thanks!)
Red Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,000 acres (5 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 60 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 5150 to 5400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  None | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Mobil (307) 587-9331 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Mobil (307) 587-9331 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Cody KOA (800) 562-8507 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Cody KOA (800) 562-8507 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Cody KOA (800) 562-8507 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (W) | North Shore Bay Campground (307) 527-6274 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Mobil (307) 587-9331 |
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