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Cedar Mountain WSA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for 1 in every 10 acres of land in the U.S.

Located in Wyoming, the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Study Area comprises 21,560 acres of BLM-managed land. It has a rugged topography with deep and steep-sided drainages that flow to the Bighorn River. The Cedar Mountain dominates the Wilderness Study Area, and you'll also find naturally occurring physical confinements, like the Cedar Mountain escarpment and the bluffs slightly above the Bighorn River.

Visitors encounter lots of juniper trees at the high elevations of Cedar Mountain, while desert shrubs are found in the valley and foothill areas. The Cedar Mountain WSA is also home to a variety of wild animals.

The naturally occurring physical features and rugged terrain in this BLM area enhance the recreation experience by offering diversity and challenge. You can enjoy primitive camping, backpacking, horseback riding, hiking, and hunting there. If you are looking for a place to RV camp, search for "BLM camping near me" to find available locations in and around the Cedar Mountain WSA area.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Cedar Mountain

There are no marked trailheads or trails in the Cedar Mountain WSA, but that should not stop you from touring this BLM site. You can have a great hiking experience by making your way to Cedar Mountain. This mountain lies within Cedar Mountain Wilderness. Many boundary roads provide access to steep slopes, rugged canyons, rolling benchlands, and ridgelines. As you get to the higher elevations, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the wilderness area and its surroundings.

Length: 7,880 Feet

Intensity: Moderate

Climbing

There is an area for bouldering and rock climbing about a third of the way up the eastern side of Cedar Mountain. Also, you can engage in non-technical climbing and repelling at the mountain's escarpment.

Wildlife Viewing

This wilderness study area is an excellent spot for wildlife viewing in Wyoming. Within the BLM site, there are approximately 250 wild horses known for their beautiful colors and large size. Visitors can also see bald eagles, golden eagles, mule deer, ferruginous hawk, pronghorn antelope, and spotted bats. You might catch glimpses of bobcats, blacktail jackrabbits, mountain lions, Skull Valley pocket gophers, and badgers.

Target Shooting and Hunting

Target shooting and hunting are allowed in the undeveloped public areas of Cedar Mountain WSA, but there are some guidelines that you need to follow. Visitors can hunt small game, upland birds, deer, and predators on the BLM site. If you are a target-shooting fan, look for an area to shoot without disturbing or putting other visitors at risk. Use only paper targets because metal, glass, or clay targets, computers, bottles, and televisions are not allowed here. Also, remember to pack everything out, including all shell casings and spent cartridges, to keep the wilderness area clean.

Horseback Riding

Pack animals such as horses are allowed within the Cedar Mountain WSA, letting you explore the BLM site while riding on horseback. Riding opportunities are usually available off the boundary roads on all sides of the mountain. Although water is available at the grazing troughs on the site, the BLM recommends carrying water for your horse to ensure it remains hydrated.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

There are no RV parks or developed campgrounds in Cedar Mountain WSA, but RV camping enthusiasts can park their trailers or recreational vehicles in the nearby Bureau of Land Management campgrounds. Located in Wyoming, Worland RV Park and Campground is one of the closest parks to the BLM site with drive-in and walk-in campsites. The park comprises group, tent, and RV sites with full hookups. These Bureau of Land camping sites are rig-friendly and only available with reservations. Some of the amenities you'll find there include picnic tables, showers, flush toilets, trash cans, and drinking water.

Free Camping

Dispersed camping is not allowed in the Cedar Mountain WSA. However, primitive campers searching for Bureau of Land Management free camping sites can camp along the routes that lead to the site's boundary. Visitors can find good primitive camping opportunities along Nieber Road and Cedar Mountain Road during their visit to this BLM site. However, camp a bit far from the road to avoid getting a parking ticket.

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Planning your Cedar Mountain WSA BLM trip

When planning your camping trip in Cedar Mountain WSA, remember that accessing the wildlands in this BLM area requires the use of high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Visitors should also be prepared for muddy, slick roads and extreme weather conditions. The Wilderness Study Area is mainly accessed by unsigned or unmarked two-track roads that might be challenging to locate without excellent navigation skills and relevant equipment, like detailed maps and GPS units.

Public transportation to the Cedar Mountain WSA is not available. Additionally, motorized travel and the use of mechanical equipment is prohibited in the area. However, parking spaces are available along the wilderness boundary. The Wilderness Study Area is also closed to mineral entry, and that includes gold panning. If you are camping in your recreational vehicle during your trip, you can find several RV-friendly campgrounds with basic facilities near the park. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

The Cedar Mountain WSA comprises undeveloped federal land that retains its primitive character without human habitation or permanent improvements. Therefore, to avoid impairing its suitability for conservation as a wilderness area, BLM recommends leaving the vegetation and other items of interest in the site the way you found them. Maintain your distance when interacting with wildlife in the area, and do not provoke the animals. Be sure to gather up all your belongings before leaving the BLM land to keep the area clean.

Cedar Mountain WSA Location

To access the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Study Area from the south, take State Highway 789/US Highway 20 from Worland or Thermopolis. Turn to the east on Co Rd 172 (Black Mountain Road) and travel about 1.6 miles. Turn left (north) on Co Rd 23 (Cowboy Springs Road) and follow the road for 4.5 miles to get to the wilderness area.

To reach the BLM site from the north, take State Highway 432 from Worland and drive approximately 7.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto BLM Road 1405 (Nieber Road) and drive for 1.5 miles to Cedar Mountain Road, which branches to the southwest. Drive for 2.5 miles on Cedar Mountain Road and follow the eastern border for about 4.5 miles to reach the WSA.

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