The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for 1 in every 10 acres of land in the U.S.
Raymond Mountain is in the heart of the Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area, a nearly 33,000-acre land area that can be used by the public for free recreation in the Wyoming wilderness. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Raymond Mountain is home to plenty of native wildlife and two large fishing streams.
Popular activities at Raymond Mountain include hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, and fishing, and lots of backpack campers travel through the Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area every year to camp along Raymond Creek and Huff Creek. Dispersed camping is also popular in the area's White Canyon.
The Historic Quarry Trail is a short loop trail that has a moderately steep elevation gain during its first half. This trail includes interpretive signs about fossil digging in the area and access to Haddenham Cabin, a cabin that belonged to David Haddenham, a local fossil expert.
Length: 2.8 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Considered a difficult out and back trail, the Bee Hunt Peak Trail follows a steep inclination to an overlook of Bear Lake in Idaho.
Length: 2.2 miles
Intensity: Difficult
The Limber Pine Nature Trail in Idaho is an out and back trail featuring interpretive signs about the local wildlife around Bear Lake. This shaded trail also features Limber Pine, a local pine tree that is estimated to be over 500 years old.
Length: 1.3 miles
Intensity: Easy
While there are multiple small streams that flow through the Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area, Raymond Creek and Huff Creek are the two largest, and they contain pure strains of Bonneville and Bear River cutthroat trout. These creeks are not frequently visited, so they are great destinations for anglers to check out any time of year. Keep in mind though that anyone who wants to fish in the Raymond Mountain area will need to hold a valid fishing license issued by the state of Wyoming.
The Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area is popular with local hunters who like to hunt or trap moose, elk, deer, and grouse. Because this area is considered rugged, big game animals can be caught more easily than in most other areas. If you have a valid hunting license for the state of Wyoming, you can hunt for antelope from mid-August to mid-November, elk from mid-August to the end of January, or deer and moose from the beginning of September to the end of October.
Just a couple of animals you may spot near Raymond Mountain include bison, mountain lions, wolves, bald eagles, grizzly bears, black bears, elk, moose, deer, and pronghorn antelope. You'll also likely see birds like the nine hawk species native to Wyoming: the red-tailed Hawk, the northern harrier, the sharp-shinned hawk, Cooper's hawk, the broad-winged hawk, the northern goshawk, the rough-legged hawk, Swainson's hawk, and the ferruginous hawk. Anytime you come to Raymond Mountain to view the wildlife, be sure to keep your distance and consider bringing folding chairs to sit in while quietly waiting to see any animals passing by.
While there are no picnic areas set up around Raymond Mountain, visitors are welcome to bring their own supplies for a picnic anywhere in the area. You can bring a towel, blanket, or camping chairs to sit on, and also be sure to pack small trash bags to collect your garbage and leftovers in after you're done eating. While you picnic near Raymond Mountain, you can enjoy the scenery of the surrounding Wyoming Mountain Range.
When you want to go RV camping with full hookups, consider staying at a non-BLM-managed campground near the Raymond Mountain Wilderness Study Area. One nearby option is Rendezvous Village RV Park in Idaho, a campground with 30-amp hookups and free Wi-Fi. You may also like the Montpelier Creek KOA Journey, which has full hookups, Wi-Fi, a pool, and a nature trail alongside a small creek in the forest.
Look up BLM camping near me, when considering camping at Raymond Mountain. Tents and RVs are permitted to stay in this BLM-managed area for up to 14 days a time in a dispersed manner. Camping here is a Bureau of Land Management free camping option although it does not offer you any water, restrooms, or hookups.
Anyone who wants to visit Raymond Mountain should pack for the season and predicted weather. This area experiences mild summers with frequent rainy days while the winters are quite cold and snowy. When you're visiting during the warm months, be sure to have an umbrella or raincoat on hand in case of pop-up showers, and when you're visiting in the coldest months, dress warmly and consider using snow shoes.
If you are going to stay at a Bureau of Land Management campgrounds, be sure to pack all the supplies you'll need for a primitive stay. You will need lots of water for drinking, washing, and cooking, and it helps to have things like battery-powered fans and heaters to stay comfortable. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.
Whenever you come to Raymond Mountain, be sure to follow the BLM's Leave No Trace Policy, which is a set of guidelines to help keep the land clean and safe for other visitors and the wildlife. These guidelines are easy to follow though and include things like packing out what you bring in, keeping campfires closely monitored, and not feeding the wildlife.
To reach Raymond Mountain, start out on Highway 189 about 14 miles north of Cokeville, Wyoming. From there, take Route 89, then turn east onto the dirt path. Follow the path for two miles until you reach the trailhead for Raymond Mountain.
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