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Cloud Peak Wilderness

In 1984, Congress passed the Wyoming Wilderness Act, which designated the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Bighorn National Forest. Long recognized as having some of the most majestic alpine scenery in America, this region was managed as the Cloud Peak Primitive Area as far back as 1932. For 27 miles along the spine of the Bighorn Mountain Range, the 189,039 acre Cloud Peak Wilderness preserves many sharp summits and towering sheer rock faces standing above glacier-carved, U-shaped valleys. Named…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Cloud Peak Wilderness reservable?

Cloud Peak Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Cloud Peak Wilderness?

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How do I book a campsite at Cloud Peak Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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