Middle Fork Powder River

The Middle Fork Powder River area is located about 21 miles southwest of Kaycee, Wyoming, in a spectacularly scenic part of the state that is rich with the legend of Old West outlaw activity from the late 1800s.

A red-wall canyon is visible from much of the Middle Fork area, which boasts excellent hunting and fishing opportunities.

The Outlaw Cave Campground is located within the Middle Fork Powder River recreation area. This campground is a fee-free site that includes a vault toilet. However, there is no potable water source.

Please remember to keep vehicles, including OHVs, on designated routes. If you plan on venturing beyond the campground, we recommend that you have a high-clearance vehicle, as some of these roads are very primitive. We also recommend that you do not venture out into these areas during periods of inclement weather. The recreation area is closed to motorized use during the winter from January 1 through April 14.

The Ed O. Taylor Wildlife Habitat Management Area is located west of the Outlaw Cave Campground. Travel within the region is recommended for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. The Ed O. Taylor area is closed to human presence January 1 through May 14 for wildlife protection.

Legal public access is available from Outlaw Cave Campground to the border of the first private land parcel, approximately 9 miles to the west. There is no legal public access between Outlaw Cave and Hole-in-the-Wall or between Outlaw Cave Campground and Hazelton Road. Access across any private land parcels requires permission from the landowner.