Platte River Wilderness
Platte River Wilderness is a 24,051-acre wilderness area in Carbon County, Wyoming. It rises from about 7,414 to 9,184 ft. The nearest town is Fox Park, 7.7 miles away in a straight line.
Platte River Wilderness map
Platte 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
- The maximum group size at Platte River Wilderness is 15.
- Fox Park, WY is the nearest town, 7.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Platte River Wilderness is about 9,184 ft, and its lowest about 7,414 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Deerhorn Point, about 8,504 ft.
Who manages Platte River Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 24,051 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | Laramie Ranger District, 307-745-2300 |
Getting to Platte River Wilderness
- Fox Park, WY is the nearest town, 7.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Platte River Wilderness
- Six Mile Trailhead (0.05 mi outside the boundary, 7,736 ft), at 41.0445, -106.3969
- Pelton Creek Wilderness (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 8,247 ft), at 41.0745, -106.3041
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Platte River Wilderness
- Deerhorn Point summit
- Prospect Mountain summit
- Stovepipe Hill summit
- North Gate Canyon canyon
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Platte River Wilderness
- National forestPlatte River Wilderness lies inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
- Wilderness areaSavage Run Wilderness is 0.3 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)
- 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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