Platte River Wilderness Wyoming

The Platte River Wilderness is primarily located in south central Wyoming, with a small section extending into Colorado in the United States. Located entirely within Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest, the wilderness was created in 1984 to protect the forestlands adjacent to the North Platte River. These forestlands were almost entirely consumed by the Mulleā€¦
The Platte River Wilderness is primarily located in south central Wyoming, with a small section extending into Colorado in the United States. Located entirely within Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest, the wilderness was created in 1984 to protect the forestlands adjacent to the North Platte River. These forestlands were almost entirely consumed by the Mullen Fire in 2020.
  • Location: Carbon / Albany counties, Wyoming / Jackson County, Colorado, USA
  • Established: 1984
  • Nearest city: Rawlins, WY
  • Area: 23,492 acres (95.07 km²)
  • Governing body: U.S. Forest Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org