Savage Run Wilderness
Savage Run Wilderness is a 15,284-acre wilderness area in Carbon County, Wyoming. It rises from about 7,468 to 9,984 ft. The nearest town is Ryan Park, 7 miles away in a straight line.
Savage Run Wilderness map
Savage Run 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 Savage Run Wilderness is 15.
- Ryan Park, WY is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Savage Run Wilderness is about 9,984 ft, and its lowest about 7,468 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Savage Run Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 15,284 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | Laramie Ranger District, 307-745-2300 |
Getting to Savage Run Wilderness
- Ryan Park, WY is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Savage Run Wilderness
- Savage Run East (0.09 mi outside the boundary, 9,739 ft), at 41.2189, -106.3609
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Savage Run Wilderness
- Thompson Reservoir lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Savage Run Wilderness
- National forestSavage Run Wilderness lies inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
- Wilderness areaPlatte River 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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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