Jelm Wildlife Habitat Management Area Camping Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jelm Wildlife Habitat Management Area in southeastern Wyoming offers free, primitive dispersed camping—no established campsites, reservations, or permits required.


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Summary

There are no amenities: no toilets, water, fire rings, grills, picnic tables, RV hookups, or trash services. Access is best suited for tents and small RVs. The camping experience is rugged and quiet, set in open grassland and low forested hills near the Laramie River. Wildlife watching and fishing are popular, and nearby trails like the Jelm Mountain Lookout trail offer scenic hikes. Best visited from late spring to early fall, the area is remote, peaceful, and ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and natural beauty.

       

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Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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