Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

For hunting and fishing license information, please visit Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Lake and Pond Fishing

The Bighorn National Forest offers excellent lake and pond fishing; whether it is near a campground, along a road or a hike into the wilderness. If you're looking for the right fishing spot and wondering what fish might be there, visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's interactive Fishing Guide. 

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy the winter months in Wyoming.  Bring your fishing pole to one of the many lakes the Forest has to offer. 

River and Stream Fishing

Most rivers and streams provide for good trout fishing.  Many trails follow rivers and streams; you may find your favorite fishing hole if you follow the right one. Visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's interactive Fishing Guide to find out what species are in the river or stream you would like fish. 

Hunting

The Bighorn National Forest is popular for big game such as elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, and pronghorn. For more information about hunting licenses, hunting regulations, and season dates visit Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

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Adelaide Trailhead

Adelaide Trailhead provides access to Shell Creek Trail - #057 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness.There are no facilities at this trailhead and parking is limited.  

Angeline Trail - #088

This trail is 4.2 miles one-way and climbs steeply through the high alpine of Cloud Peak Wilderness, following Clear Creek for a short time. Destination is Lake Angeline.

Bald Mountain Campground

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Bald Mountain Campground is located along U.S. Highway 14A, the Medicine Wheel Passage scenic byway. The campground is in a wooded setting surrounded by open meadows. Beautiful views and wildflowers…

Battle Park Trailhead

Battle Park Trailhead is popular with horse users.  A camping area with facilities is located across the road.  This trailhead provides access to Battle Park Trail - #173 and nearby access to…

Big Goose Cutoff Trail - #111

This trail follows the shore of Park Reservoir. Providing ample access for fishermen.

Boulder Park Campground

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Boulder Park Campground is located along U.S. Highway 16, the Cloud Peak Skyway.  The area is along Tensleep Creek, which is a great trout fishing stream.

Burgess Picnic Ground

Burgess Picnic Ground is located about 1.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. It is situated alongside the North Tongue River in an area surrounded by beautiful rock formations.

Circle Park Campground

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Circle Park Campground is conveniently located near the Circle Park Trailhead, which accesses the Cloud Peak Wilderness and a network of trails.

Circle Park Trailhead

Circle Park Trailhead provides access to Sherd Lake Loop #046 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness and leads to South Fork Ponds. There are trail junctions that make side trips to nearby lakes, and…

Cliff Lake Trail - #060

Located in the Cloud Peak Wilderness, passes through high elevation lakes and meadows.