Do you need a permit for Wind River Range?

The trail, which starts at the Dickinson Park trailhead provides the ultimate way to experience the vastness of the range. Getting to the trailhead involves driving on the Wind River Reservation and requires a permit.

Are fires allowed in the Wind River Range?

Bugs: Mosquitos and other bugs are plentiful in the summer months. Bring bug spray. Fishing and Hunting: A valid license from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is required for fishing or hunting in the Wind River Range. Campfires: There are campfires permitted in certain areas of the Winds.

What National Forest is the Wind River Range in?

Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wind River Mountain Range.

Is there cell service in the Wind River Range?

Wireless coverage along the Wind River High Route — and in the Wind River Range, more generally — is poor but possible. Your odds are best from high vantage points with unobstructed views to the high plains east or west.

Where is Bridger Wilderness?

Wyoming
The Bridger Wilderness is located in Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, United States. Originally established in 1931 as a primitive area, 428,169-acre (1,732.74 km2) region was redesignated as a wilderness in 1964 and expanded to the current size in 1984.

What towns are in the Wind River Range?

Cities in Wind River Country

  • Dubois.
  • Hudson.
  • Jeffrey City.
  • Lander.
  • Riverton.
  • Shoshoni.
  • South Pass City.
  • Wind River Reservation.

How many grizzlies are in the Wind River Range?

The population of grizzlies within the monitoring area has fallen for two consecutive years, from about 750 animals to 690.

Does Wind River Range have bears?

Black Bears are common throughout the Wind River Range. Although a Grizzly encounter is possible, it is unlikely. Grizzly habitat is typically to the north and east of the Pinedale area. Black Bears are not as aggressive as Grizzly Bears and most often want to avoid you.

Why is there no cell service in Wyoming?

Natural barriers to service like mountains and rivers combine with a dearth of cellular towers to give the state less than stellar service, depending on your carrier. This makes it important to know which carriers provide the best service to Wyoming, and where.