Savage Run Wilderness
Wilderness area in Wyoming, United States
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The Savage Run Wilderness is located in south central Wyoming in the United States. Entirely within Medicine Bow National Forest, the wilderness was designated in 1978 in an effort to protect vital rangeland for a large elk population.
| Savage Run Wilderness | |
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| Location | Carbon / Albany counties, Wyoming, USA |
| Nearest city | Laramie, WY |
| Coordinates | 41°11′N 106°22′W |
| Area | 14,927 acres (60.41 km2) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Restrictions
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
- "Savage Run Wilderness". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved August 16, 2006.
- "USGS Keystone (WY) Topo Map Quad" (map). TopoQuest. Retrieved June 30, 2008.
- "Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved August 16, 2006.
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