Encampment River Wilderness
Encampment River Wilderness is a 10,208-acre wilderness area in Carbon County, Wyoming. It rises from about 7,414 to 9,403 ft. The nearest town is Encampment, 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
Encampment River Wilderness map
Encampment River Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Encampment, WY is the nearest town, 5.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Encampment River Wilderness is about 9,403 ft, and its lowest about 7,414 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Encampment River Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 10,208 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, 307-326-5258 |
Getting to Encampment River Wilderness
- Encampment, WY is the nearest town, 5.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Encampment River Wilderness
- East Fork-Encampment 496 Trailhead (0.54 mi outside the boundary, 8,410 ft), at 41.0135, -106.8047
- Purgatory Gulch Trailhead (0.59 mi outside the boundary, 7,871 ft), at 41.1341, -106.7762
- Commissary Park Trailhead (0.85 mi outside the boundary, 8,379 ft), at 41.0044, -106.8166
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Encampment River Wilderness
- Box Canyon canyon
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Encampment River Wilderness
- National forestEncampment River Wilderness lies inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
- Wilderness areaHuston Park Wilderness is 1.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Wyoming
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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