Encampment River

Open year round

Please review the general regulations. Limited to easement area marked with signs Access road and parking not plowed during winter. No Fireworks. No Camping.

Only public land access is provided. BLM, USFS, and State Land regulations are in effect on those lands.

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

Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

Laramie Regional Office
1212 S. Adams St.
Laramie WY 82070

(307) 745-4046

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 - 81
  • Elk - 13
  • Bighorn Sheep - 21
  • Mountain Lion - 9
  • Black Bear - 9
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Rainbow Trout
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Mountain Grouse
Encampment River PAA is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Encampment on Carbon County Road #353. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) jointly manage the area. The roads provide access for fishing and hunting to lands managed by BLM, United States Forest Service, and Wyoming State Trust Lands.