BLM Casper reopens Muddy Mountain for the summer

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office has reopened Muddy Mountain Road for the summer.

Muddy Mountain Road closes on an annual basis for public safety and resource protection. The closure typically runs from the end of November through the beginning of June.

Located south of Casper Mountain, Muddy Mountain Road is the primary access route to the Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area, which includes the Rim and Lodgepole campgrounds and numerous recreational trails.

Please note, water is not currently available at the campgrounds. Users are advised to bring their own water. While much of the snow in the area has melted, some lingering snowdrifts remain within Lodgepole Campground. Conditions are expected to improve with the current forecast.

As a reminder, construction on Muddy Mountain Road may start as early as June 1. Travel delays are to be expected during construction, but the Muddy Mountain area will remain accessible throughout the summer. If a temporary full closure is necessary, approximately two weeks’ notice will be given.

For more information about the Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area or construction on Muddy Mountain Road, call the Casper Field Office at 307-261-7600 or visit https://www.blm.gov/visit/muddy-mountain-environmental-education-area. The BLM will continue to provide updates on BLM Wyoming Facebook and X accounts.