The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for 1 in every 10 acres of land in the U.S.
The Bureau of Land Management is a federal organization that manages public lands of natural significance across the US. Bureau of Land Management campgrounds are usually near these areas, providing visitors with a convenient way of spending a few days or weeks on the land. Search "BLM camping near me" to find nearby locations.
Sheep Mountain Trail is a BLM trail that goes up a box canyon and ends in the Sheep Mountain, where there are over 25,000 acres of land to explore. You can go horseback riding, hiking, and shed hunting in the region. The trail is close to other popular natural attractions, including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Shoshone National Forest, and Buffalo Bill State Park.
This out-and-back trail in Grand Teton National Park starts at a lake and ascends up to a vantage point on Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. You'll have views of Jenny Lake and the national park, and the ideal months for taking this hike are June through October. Boat transport is closed during winter, so you'll need to start from String Lake Trailhead if you want to hike the trail in winter.
Length: 9.1 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Enjoy views of the Teton Range when you hike Taggart Lake Loop in Grand Teton National Park. May through October is the best time to take this route. If you go during winter, you should wear snowshoes.
Length: 3.8 miles
Intensity: Easy
You'll see the Teton Range and Jenny Lake at different points along the Jenny Lake Trail. If the boat ride shuttle service is open, you may be able to take a ride across the lake to eat at the lodge. June through October are the recommended months for hiking Jenny Lake Trail.
Length: 7.9 miles
Intensity: Moderate
If you love waterfalls, you'll want to hike the Hidden Falls Trail in the Grand Teton National Park. It also offers the opportunity to see views of the Teton Range via boat if you take one of the shuttle boats across the lake. Note that taking the shuttle boat is optional and not part of the route; you can even visit twice if you want to enjoy both experiences. May through October are the best months for taking this trail.
Length: 4.9 miles
Intensity: Easy
Popular areas for fishing in the region are at Phelps Lake and String Lake. Phelps Lake is 750 acres large and hosts plenty of trout. If you like diving from high spots, you can dive from Jumping Rock, which is a 30-foot drop at the northern end of the lake. Fly fishing is common at the bridges over String Lake, and you can also go swimming and boating here.
Rock climbing opportunities in the region include Corbet's Couloir, Guide's Wall in the Grand Teton National Park, Bouldering Wall at Snow Mountain, Rodeo Wall near Hoback Junction, and Via Ferrata at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Corbet's Couloir is accessible via an aerial tram and features bolted climbs. Guide's Wall offers several climb variations to accommodate different skill levels, and Rodeo Wall and Via Ferrata are good for beginners.
You have a chance of seeing bison, moose, pronghorn, elk, and mule deer in the Grand Teton National Park. Birds you can find in the region include goshawks, harry woodpeckers, Clark's nutcrackers, pine siskins, and turkey vultures.
Views of the Teton Range and horses and mules nearby make Cottonwood Creek Overlook a top picnic area. Other great spots for an outdoor meal include String Lake Picnic Area, Jackson Lake Dam Picnic Area, and Colter Bay Picnic Area & Swim Beach.
You may want to visit Mormon Row Historic District and Rockefeller Parkway and Flagg Ranch while you're here. Mormon Row Historic District is comprised of the remains of a 19th century Mormon community. Rockefeller Parkway is a 24,000-acre parcel of land that's dedicated to John D. Rockefeller, Jr. for the contributions he made to the Grand Teton National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and the Virgin Islands.
You can go snowmobiling at Rockefeller Parkway in the winter. Popular areas for skiing are Grand Targhee Resort and Jackson Hole. Sleigh rides and snowshoeing are other winter sports available in the region.
RV camping is available at Jackson Hole/Snake River KOA, Dubois/Wind River KOA, and Colter Bay RV Park. Jackson Hole/Snake River KOA fits RVs up to 30 feet long and has a Wi-Fi hot spot that you can use at the front office. Horse Creek and the Snake River flow through the campground. Colter Bay RV Park provides full hookups, pay showers, coin-operated laundry, and picnic tables, as well as scenic mountain views.
Bureau of Land Management free camping isn't available near Sheep Mountain Trail. There is, however, free camping available at Upper Teton View, Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping, and Turpin Meadows Dispersed Camping.
Bears are common in the region, so you should keep food and snacks safely stored away in bear-proof containers when you're not eating. Even an open candy bar or bag of chips can attract bears. Fire restrictions are sometimes in place in the area. Before you leave a picnic area or campsite, you must properly extinguish the fire. In the winter, many roads are closed, so you may have to take alternate routes to your destination.
The mountainous landscape, wide range of outdoor activities, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park make the region a wonderful place for camping. Some scientists believe that rock formations in this area date as far back as three billion years. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.
Leaving no trace of your stay is important to prevent bears from attacking and to preserve the land for many more generations. Dispose of all trash and human waste following the region's guidelines. You should avoid feeding the wildlife as well because it's not safe when they become reliant on being fed by humans. Please do not move or remove anything you see in the area, and keep any fires as contained as possible.
Sheep Mountain Trail is located in the Medicine Bow Range in Centennial, WY. From Cody, take US Highway 14,16,20 (the North Fork Road) heading west. Turn south onto County Road 6KV, and go south over Gibbs Bridge. At the C.R. 6KV and Stagecoach Trail Road intersection, turn east. After about 1.1 miles, you'll go south to the gravel pit. You can park on the west side of the gravel road or continue farther south to another gravel pit, which will be on the east side of the road. You should only continue to the kiosk that's 0.25 miles down if you have a high-clearance vehicle.
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