Poison Creek Trail

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Buffalo, WY · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, 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

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.093646, -106.8451119 · Buffalo Field Office , Buffalo , WY 82834

Description

The two mile long Poison Creek Trail ambles through mountain meadows before descending steeply to Poison Creek. The first part of the trail provides spectacular views of the Bighorn Mountains and the valley below. Hikers who make it to the end are rewarded with a secluded spot along the Poison Creek. Backcountry camping is allowed in the recreation area.

Directions

From Buffalo, take Highway 16 West to Hazelton Road. Turn south onto Hazelton Road and travel approximately 0.7 mile, then turn left onto FS Road 466(sign for Johnson County Youth Camp). After about 3 miles, turn left onto Billy Creek Road. The trailhead and parking area will be about 3.5 miles on your right.

Activities

BIKING FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone307-684-1100
Email[email protected]

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