The Split Rock WSA encompasses 1,789 acres, including 40 acres of surface
split-estate and 40 acres of private land inholding within the boundaries. The
Split Rock WSA offers outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined
type of recreation, including rock climbing, hiking, sightseeing, backpacking
and hunting.  
  
Split Rock and McIntosh Peak have long been attractive to rock climbers.
Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats because game is abundant and
packing distances are short.  
  
Bighorn sheep historically inhabited this area, but the only big game species
currently in residence are elk, antelope and mule deer. Golden eagles, prairie
falcons and red-tailed hawks soar overhead.

The Split Rock WSA encompasses 1,789 acres, including 40 acres of surface split-estate and 40 acres of private land inholding within the boundaries. The Split Rock WSA offers outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation, including rock climbing, hiking, sightseeing, backpacking and hunting. Split Rock and McIntosh Peak have long been attractive to rock climbers. Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats because game is abundant and packing distances are short. Bighorn sheep historically inhabited this area, but the only big game species currently in residence are elk, antelope and mule deer. Golden eagles, prairie falcons and red-tailed hawks soar overhead.

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Sweetwater Rocks (Split Rock)

The Miller Spring WSA encompasses 6,429 acres of BLM-administered land with no
split-estate or private inholdings. This WSA is located in Natrona County
about 31 miles east of Jeffrey City. The topography in the area is composed
almost entirely of rough, broken granite domes and outcrops. The Miller Spring
WSA offers outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of
recreation ? rock climbing, hiking, camping, photography, nature study,
sightseeing, backpacking and hunting. Primitive campsites are available in a
few places where grassy meadows, shelter and concealment exist. The lack of
well-distributed campsites might cause some visitor overlap and confinement of
use. Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats because game is
abundant and packing distances are short. The area is mixed with private and
public lands, permission is required when crossing private land.

The Miller Spring WSA encompasses 6,429 acres of BLM-administered land with no split-estate or private inholdings. This WSA is located in Natrona County about 31 miles east of Jeffrey City. The topography in the area is composed almost entirely of rough, broken granite domes and outcrops. 
The Miller Spring WSA offers outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation ? rock climbing, hiking, camping, photography, nature study, sightseeing, backpacking and hunting. Primitive campsites are available in a few places where grassy meadows, shelter and concealment exist. The lack of well-distributed campsites might cause some visitor overlap and confinement of use. Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats because game is abundant and packing distances are short. The area is mixed with private and public lands, permission is required when crossing private land.

Sweetwater Rocks (Miller Springs)

The Lankin Dome WSA encompasses 6,316 acres of BLM-administered land,
including 360 acres of surface split-estate lands within the boundaries. This
WSA is located in Fremont County, about 10 miles east of Jeffrey City.  
  
Lankin Dome consists of two landforms: the uplifted mountains of reddish
granite rocks, slabs and exfoliated domes, and the flats of Nolen Pocket north
and west of the rocks.  
  
The Lankin Dome WSA offers outstanding opportunities for primitive and
unconfined recreation, including rock climbing, hiking, backpacking and
hunting. Lankin Dome, the most prominent feature of the unit, has long been an
attraction to rock climbers. The area's wooded pockets make suitable
backpacking destinations. Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats
because game is abundant and packing distances are short.  
  
The area is mixed with private and public lands, permission is required when
crossing private land.

The Lankin Dome WSA encompasses 6,316 acres of BLM-administered land, including 360 acres of surface split-estate lands within the boundaries. This WSA is located in Fremont County, about 10 miles east of Jeffrey City. Lankin Dome consists of two landforms: the uplifted mountains of reddish granite rocks, slabs and exfoliated domes, and the flats of Nolen Pocket north and west of the rocks. The Lankin Dome WSA offers outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation, including rock climbing, hiking, backpacking and hunting. Lankin Dome, the most prominent feature of the unit, has long been an attraction to rock climbers. The area's wooded pockets make suitable backpacking destinations. Hunting for pronghorn is outstanding on the flats because game is abundant and packing distances are short. The area is mixed with private and public lands, permission is required when crossing private land.

Sweetwater Rocks (Lankin Dome)

The Savage Peak WSA encompasses 7,041 acres of BLM-administered land with no
split-estate or private inholdings. Located in Natrona County about 31 miles
east of Jeffrey City, this WSA is rugged and mountainous with dense strands of
fir, pine, aspen and cottonwood in the drainages. The Savage Peak WSA affords
a variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation including
hiking, camping, backpacking, hunting, rock climbing, nature study and
photography. The Savage Peak WSA contains great vertical relief. Large pockets
of open grass and sagebrush on the west are surrounded by steeply rising
slopes. The size of the area and its diverse topography combine to provide
some high quality opportunities for primitive recreation. The area is mixed
with private and public lands, permission is required when crossing private
land.

The Savage Peak WSA encompasses 7,041 acres of BLM-administered land with no split-estate or private inholdings. Located in Natrona County about 31 miles east of Jeffrey City, this WSA is rugged and mountainous with dense strands of fir, pine, aspen and cottonwood in the drainages.  
The Savage Peak WSA affords a variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation including hiking, camping, backpacking, hunting, rock climbing, nature study and photography. The Savage Peak WSA contains great vertical relief. Large pockets of open grass and sagebrush on the west are surrounded by steeply rising slopes. The size of the area and its diverse topography combine to provide some high quality opportunities for primitive recreation. The area is mixed with private and public lands, permission is required when crossing private land.

Sweetwater Rocks (Savage Peak)

The Ferris Mountains WSA encompasses 22,245 acres of BLM-administered land and
one private inholding of 160 acres. The study area is steep and rugged,
providing unusual and spectacular scenery. Ferris Peak is the highest point in
the Great Divide Basin at 10,037 feet and rises some 3,000 feet from the
valley floor. Large stands of Douglas fir, interspersed with grassy parks
create an alpine setting. The Ferris Mountains WSA, in combination with its
relatively large size, diversity and ruggedness, contains outstanding
opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation. The WSA?s
ridges, canyons, valleys and meadows offer outstanding opportunities for
hiking, hunting, camping and backpacking, A climb to Ferris Peak offers an
exceptional hiking experience, where visitors must pick their own routes
because there are no trails to the top. Hunting within the WSA is considered
exceptional and the scenic values are unique to the region.

The Ferris Mountains WSA encompasses 22,245 acres of BLM-administered land and one private inholding of 160 acres. The study area is steep and rugged, providing unusual and spectacular scenery. Ferris Peak is the highest point in the Great Divide Basin at 10,037 feet and rises some 3,000 feet from the valley floor. Large stands of Douglas fir, interspersed with grassy parks create an alpine setting.
The Ferris Mountains WSA, in combination with its relatively large size, diversity and ruggedness, contains outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation. The WSA?s ridges, canyons, valleys and meadows offer outstanding opportunities for hiking, hunting, camping and backpacking, A climb to Ferris Peak offers an exceptional hiking experience, where visitors must pick their own routes because there are no trails to the top. Hunting within the WSA is considered exceptional and the scenic values are unique to the region.

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