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Boulder Park
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Bighorn National Forest, Tensleep Lake, Meadowlark Lake, Buck Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Bighorn National Forest offers miles of logging roads and double track ATV trails to explore, plus a wide range of scenery that consists of snow capped mountains, grassy meadows, lakes and streams and beautiful evergreen pine trees.
The wider machines are permitted on the forest service roads but as you head up towards Buck Mountain the trails are limited to vehicles 50 inches or less in width. The trails in this area are higher in elevation and are more rugged, so it’s likely you will encounter snow drifts well into late summer.
There are several campgrounds to choose from but Boulder Park Campground is the closest to the main highway and offers some spacious sites that are easy to get into. Each campsite at Boulder Park comes with a picnic table, lantern holder and BBQ grill. There are also two water spigots but no electric hookups so come prepared.
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 | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated forest service roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $9.00 Boulder Park Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ten Sleep, WY | ||
| Address | Deer Haven Lodge Road, Ten Sleep, WY 82442 | ||
| From: Sheridan, WY
1) Take I-90 South to Exit 291A 2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp onto Buffalo Sussex Cutoff Road, continue 1 mile 3) Turn left (south) onto Old Hwy 87/WY-196, continue 3.5 miles 4) Turn right (west) onto Crazy Woman Canyon Road, continue 13 miles 5) Turn left (south) onto US-16, continue 20 miles 6) Turn right (west) onto Deer Haven Lodge Road, continue .1 mile 7) Boulder Park Campground entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Bighorn National Forest 2013 Eastside 2nd Street Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-2600 www.fs.usda.gov |
Boulder Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/20/2020 (Thanks!)
Boulder Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/20/2020 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 96,000 acres (150 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 7950 to 10300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Conoco (307) 366-2634 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Conoco (307) 366-2634 |
 Water | On Site | Boulder Park Campground (307) 674-2600 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Ten Sleep RV Park (307) 366-2250 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Ten Sleep RV Park (307) 366-2250 |
| Campground | On Site | Boulder Park Campground (307) 674-2600 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Conoco (307) 366-2634 |
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