Salt River-Diversion

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. 5 day camping limit. No fireworks. Parking area not plowed in winter.

No collection of shed antlers or horns January 1- May 1 at 6:00 AM

Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Trapping, Waterfowl

Parking, Comfort Station, Boat Ramp

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Jackson Regional Office
420 North Cache
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-2321

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Deer - 145
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Mountain Whitefish
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Snake River Cutthroat
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Rabbit
  • Waterfowl
The Salt River - Diversion Public Access Area (PAA) is located on Wyoming Game and Fish Commission owned land on the Salt River, 3 miles south of Thayne, Wyoming. The PAA is accessed from Whitetail Lane via Hwy 89, this PAA has a single parking area. This PAA provides parking for fishing and hunting access, camping is allowed for up to 5 days. Fishing for Snake River Cutthroat, Brown, Rainbow Trout, and Mountain Whitefish is excellent on the Salt River. The Salt River - Diversion does have a primitive boat launch. In the riparian areas along the river, moose, White-tailed deer, and Mule deer are common. The access road and parking area are not plowed during the winter season.