Medicine Bow National Forest

Laramie, Wyoming

Medicine Bow National Forest

Location: Laramie, Wyoming
Category: Parks & Gardens

About

Overview

Medicine Bow National Forest encompasses over a million acres of mountain ranges in southeastern Wyoming. It offers year-round outdoor recreation, from hiking and fishing in the summer to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.

Top Highlights

  • Snowy Range Scenic Byway: A breathtaking drive through high alpine scenery.
  • Medicine Bow Peak: The highest point in the Snowy Range, popular with hikers.
  • Vedauwoo: Famous for its gravity-defying rock formations.

Things to Do

Outdoor enthusiasts can camp, hike, fish in alpine lakes, and view wildlife. Winter sports are a major draw with excellent snow conditions.

Entry & Visitor Information

Open year-round, though some roads close in winter. Day-use fees apply at developed recreation sites.