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Big Piney Ranger District
The Big Piney Ranger District hosts a wide variety of cultural and natural history, recreational opportunities, timber, range, mineral reserves, and wildlife. It contains 449,000 acres of snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and clear mountain lakes and streams. The district maintains 300 miles of system trails, 25 permitted summer and fall outfitters, 11 summer homes and one developed campground.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal Holidays and occasional early releases before holidays. |
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| Reservations: | Please note that there are no reservations for campgrounds or disperse camping. All are "First come, First Served" basis. |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Big Piney Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Big Piney Ranger District
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Big Piney Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Big Piney Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Big Piney Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Big Piney Ranger District
- Hoback Area
- Cliff Creek Trailhead
- Gibbs Kerr Trailhead
- Hoback Guard Station
- Jack Creek ATV Trail
- Monument Ridge Trailhead
- Riling Draw Trailhead
- Shoal Creek Trailhead
- Sled Runner Creek ATV Trail
- Upper Hoback Trailhead
- Wyoming Range Area
- Fish Creek Trailhead
- McDougal Gap Trailhead
- Middle Piney Lake Campground
- Middle Piney Lake Trailhead
- North Piney Trailhead
- Sacajawea Campground
- Snyder Guard Station
- South Cottonwood Trailhead
- South Piney Trailhead
- Straight Creek Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Big Piney Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Big Piney Ranger District
- Hoback Area
- Cliff Creek Trailhead
- Hoback Guard Station
- Riling Draw Trailhead
- Shoal Creek Trailhead
- Upper Hoback Trailhead
- Wyoming Range Area
- Fish Creek Trailhead
- McDougal Gap Trailhead
- Middle Piney Lake Trailhead
- North Piney Trailhead
- Snyder Guard Station
- South Cottonwood Trailhead
- South Piney Trailhead
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Big Piney Ranger District
- Hoback Area
- Hoback Guard Station
- Porcupine Creek ATV Trail
- Upper Hoback Trailhead
- Wyoming Range Area
- Snyder Guard Station
- South Cottonwood Trailhead
- South Piney Trailhead
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Big Piney Ranger District
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at Big Piney Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Big Piney Ranger District
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Big Piney Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Big Piney Ranger District
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Big Piney Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Big Piney Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Big Piney Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Big Piney Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Big Piney Ranger District
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Big Piney Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Big Piney Ranger District
- Hoback Area
- Hoback Guard Station
- Wyoming Range Area
- Blind Bull/Horse Creek Snowmobile Trail
- Middle Piney Entrance Winter Trailhead
- North Horse Creek SnowmobileTrailhead
- Snyder Guard Station
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Big Piney Ranger District
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