Boar's Tusk

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Rock Springs, WY · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access High Clearance
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 7,100 ft
Boondock Access Rough High clearance or 4WD may be required

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning High Clearance
Environment High Elevation
Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

41.961363, -109.199644 · Rock Springs Field Office , Rock Springs , WY 82901

Description

The Boar's Tusk stands at 7100 feet elevation, 400 feet above the surrounding Killpecker Creek plain. Boar's Tusk is a dormant volcanic structure composed of lamporite material that dates back to 2.5 million years ago. Used as a landmark for Indigenous peoples, pioneers, hikers, railroad travelers, and countless other groups, this distinct feature is the core of a long dormant volcanic eruption. 

Visit the site with respect. Boar’s Tusk plays an important role in the cultures of the Indigenous peoples who have called this land home for thousands of years. These peoples are known today as Shoshone, Arapaho, Ute, Shoshone Bannock, Lakota, Cheyenne, and Apsáalooké (Crow) tribes.

Climbing on the Boar's Tusk is NOT allowed. 

A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the access road.

Directions

US Highway 191 north to mile marker 10. East on to County 4-17 eighteen miles. West onto the Boar's Tusk access route three miles to the feature. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the access road.

Activities

HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE HISTORIC SITES

Details

FeeNo fee.
Phone307-352-0256
Email[email protected]

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