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Buffalo Hump WSA

The Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Area (WSA) encompasses 10,300 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. This is a sand dune area of many sand valleys, blowouts, dunes and hills. The northern and western part of the area contains ponds, grass-covered marshes and playas. The southern and eastern part includes active dunes and meadows. This area and the adjacent Sand Dunes WSA are part of the range of the only herd of desert elk in Wyoming. Most of the primitive and…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 42.023085, -109.316443

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Sand Dunes WSA
  • Boar's Tusk
  • White Mountain Petroglyphs
  • Greater Sand Dunes SRMA
  • Little Sandy Crossing
  • Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo Hump WSA reservable?

Buffalo Hump WSA is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Buffalo Hump WSA?

See the map for Buffalo Hump WSA's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Buffalo Hump WSA?

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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