Washakie Wilderness
| Washakie Wilderness | |
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
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| Location | Park / Fremont / Hot Springs counties, Wyoming, United States |
| Nearest city | Cody, WY |
| Coordinates | 44°25′N 109°56′W / 44.417°N 109.933°WCoordinates: 44°25′N 109°56′W / 44.417°N 109.933°W |
| Area | 704,274 acres (2,850 km2) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Washakie Wilderness is located in Shoshone National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.
See also
References
External links
- "Washakie Wilderness". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2006-08-16.
- "USGS Eagle Creek (WY) Topo Map Quad" (map). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
- "Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2006-08-16.
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