The McCullough Peaks WSA encompasses 25,210 acres of BLM-administered land,
640 acres of split-estate land, and 640 acres of state-owned land.  
  
The WSA consists of the badlands that form the north slope of the McCullough
Peaks. The terrain is characterized by sharp ridges and deeply eroded
drainages. There are also large expanses of open, gentle terrain. The area is
scenic and provides opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation.  
  
The panoramic views from the top of McCullough Peaks are outstanding and
include not only the study area's badlands but views of Heart Mountain, the
Beartooth Mountains and the Absaroka Range.  
  
A variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation can be
found throughout the area, including hiking, hunting, horseback riding, rock
hounding, nature study and photography. Game populations support upland bird
and limited deer hunting.  
  
The vividly colored and highly eroded ridges and hills have outstanding scenic
quality. Opportunities for wild horse viewing are present. The McCullough
Peaks area has been known for its paleontological and geologic interest for
some time.

The McCullough Peaks WSA encompasses 25,210 acres of BLM-administered land, 640 acres of split-estate land, and 640 acres of state-owned land. The WSA consists of the badlands that form the north slope of the McCullough Peaks. The terrain is characterized by sharp ridges and deeply eroded drainages. There are also large expanses of open, gentle terrain. The area is scenic and provides opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation. The panoramic views from the top of McCullough Peaks are outstanding and include not only the study area's badlands but views of Heart Mountain, the Beartooth Mountains and the Absaroka Range. A variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation can be found throughout the area, including hiking, hunting, horseback riding, rock hounding, nature study and photography. Game populations support upland bird and limited deer hunting. The vividly colored and highly eroded ridges and hills have outstanding scenic quality. Opportunities for wild horse viewing are present. The McCullough Peaks area has been known for its paleontological and geologic interest for some time.

Bird's eye view of the park

McCullough Peaks

Ralston Reservoir is formed by Ralston Dam, Shoshone Project, located
offstream on the Garland Canal about 2 miles southwest of Ralston, Wyoming. No
fishing. Excellent wildlife viewing area, especially wetland and waterfowl
species (ducks, pelicans, and sandhill cranes). Available services include
accessible bridge and walkway to viewing area and restroom. No overnight
camping. No drinking water. Waterfowl hunting in season with State license.

Ralston Reservoir is formed by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ralston_dam.htm" rel="nofollow">Ralston Dam</a>, <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/shoshone.html" rel="nofollow">Shoshone Project</a>, located offstream on the Garland Canal about 2 miles southwest of Ralston, Wyoming. No fishing. Excellent wildlife viewing area, especially wetland and waterfowl species (ducks, pelicans, and sandhill cranes). Available services include accessible bridge and walkway to viewing area and restroom. No overnight camping. No drinking water. Waterfowl hunting in season with State license.

Ralston Reservoir

The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon
bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and
ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn
River).  
  
The Shoshone River offers many different types of recreational opportunities
such as fishing, floating, waterfowl, upland bird, and big game hunting,
hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other dispersed recreational
activities.  
  
The majority of river activities are observed in the upper stretch of the
Shoshone, ranging from advanced kayaking at the Haden Arch (within the
Shoshone Canyon) to rafting from the boat ramps within Cody east to the
McCullough Peaks area. The BLM parcels along the Shoshone offer wonderful
access to the river and provides for exceptional outdoor recreation within and
outside of Cody.

The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River). The Shoshone River offers many different types of recreational opportunities such as fishing, floating, waterfowl, upland bird, and big game hunting, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other dispersed recreational activities. The majority of river activities are observed in the upper stretch of the Shoshone, ranging from advanced kayaking at the Haden Arch (within the Shoshone Canyon) to rafting from the boat ramps within Cody east to the McCullough Peaks area. The BLM parcels along the Shoshone offer wonderful access to the river and provides for exceptional outdoor recreation within and outside of Cody.

Shoshone

Newton Lakes are jointly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Wyoming
Game and Fish Department. The West lake is managed as a family fishery for
Yellowstone Cutthroat trout and several warm water species including bluegill
and crappie. The East lake is managed as a trophy fishery for Eagle Lake
Rainbow and brown trout. It is well known regionally and nationally among
serious fly fishermen. Hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, boating (10 HP
motor limit) and swimming opportunities are available. Facilities include a
solar-vented restroom, picnic tables and fishing pier. No overnight camping is
permitted. The area includes 554 acres of land and 60 surface acres of water.

Newton Lakes are jointly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.  The West lake is managed as a family fishery for Yellowstone Cutthroat trout and several warm water species including bluegill and crappie.  The East lake is managed as a trophy fishery for Eagle Lake Rainbow and brown trout.  It is well known regionally and nationally among serious fly fishermen.  Hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, boating (10 HP motor limit) and swimming opportunities are available.  Facilities include a solar-vented restroom, picnic tables and fishing pier.  No overnight camping is permitted. The area includes 554 acres of land and 60 surface acres of water.

Newton Lakes

The McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA) is located 12 to 27
miles east of Cody (70 miles east of Yellowstone National Park) and
encompasses 109,814 acres of land, including the McCullough Peaks Wilderness
Study Area. The climate is typical of a cold desert with annual precipitation
averaging five to nine inches. Stock reservoirs and intermittent streams fed
by winter snows and spring runoff provide adequate water for the HMA.
Topography is highly variable, ranging from mostly flat to slightly rolling
foothills carved by drainages, to colorful badlands and desert mountains
featuring steep slopes, cliffs and canyons.  
  
A diversity of coat colors (bay, brown, black, sorrel, chestnut, white,
buckskin, gray, palomino, and blue, red and strawberry roans) and patterns
such as piebald and skewbald are found in the McCullough Peaks wild horses.
The animals tend to be moderate- to large-sized and habitat conditions are
such that the horses are in very good condition. The combination of size,
conformation, coat colors and patterns, and excellent physical condition have
become a draw for potential adopters and a matter of reputation for McCullough
Peaks horses.  
  
Be sure to bring your binoculars and always look on both sides of the roads
for both the mustangs and other wildlife!

The McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA) is located 12 to 27 miles east of Cody (70 miles east of Yellowstone National Park) and encompasses 109,814 acres of land, including the McCullough Peaks Wilderness Study Area. The climate is typical of a cold desert with annual precipitation averaging five to nine inches. Stock reservoirs and intermittent streams fed by winter snows and spring runoff provide adequate water for the HMA. Topography is highly variable, ranging from mostly flat to slightly rolling foothills carved by drainages, to colorful badlands and desert mountains featuring steep slopes, cliffs and canyons. 
 A diversity of coat colors (bay, brown, black, sorrel, chestnut, white, buckskin, gray, palomino, and blue, red and strawberry roans) and patterns such as piebald and skewbald are found in the McCullough Peaks wild horses. The animals tend to be moderate- to large-sized and habitat conditions are such that the horses are in very good condition. The combination of size, conformation, coat colors and patterns, and excellent physical condition have become a draw for potential adopters and a matter of reputation for McCullough Peaks horses. 
 Be sure to bring your binoculars and always look on both sides of the roads for both the mustangs and other wildlife!

Seven wild horses run along sage brush covered prairie in front of snow covered mountains.

McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area

McCullough PeaksWild Horse Herd Management Area

The North Fork Shoshone River begins its journey on the slopes of
Stinkingwater Peak high in the Absaroka Mountains managed by the Shoshone
National Forest and drains down the North Fork into Buffalo Bill Reservoir.  
  
The North Fork Highway, the road to Yellowstone's East Gate, follows the North
Fork from Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center all the way to Pahaska.  
  
The BLM manages parcels of public accessible lands along the North Fork, which
offers opportunities for fishing, boating, sightseeing, and hiking.

The North Fork Shoshone River begins its journey on the slopes of Stinkingwater Peak high in the Absaroka Mountains managed by the Shoshone National Forest and drains down the North Fork into Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The North Fork Highway, the road to Yellowstone's East Gate, follows the North Fork from Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center all the way to Pahaska. The BLM manages parcels of public accessible lands along the North Fork, which offers opportunities for fishing, boating, sightseeing, and hiking.

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