Popo Agie Wilderness

Popo Agie Wilderness is a protected reserve in Shoshone National Forest containing granite peaks, alpine lakes, and thick forests across approximately 101,870 acres (41,200 hectares). The terrain transitions through different ecosystems as elevation changes, creating varied habitats throughout the area.

The area gained official wilderness designation in 1984 through the Wyoming Wilderness Act after being classified as a primitive area in 1932. This protection recognized the need to preserve the land from development and resource extraction.

The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes maintained deep connections to this land before explorer John Colter documented the region in the early 1800s.

Visitors need permits for activities like camping and fishing, and motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited throughout the area. Access requires hiking in on foot, and you should prepare for changing weather and remote conditions.

The reserve contains 34 named mountains and approximately 300 lakes that support eight distinct trout species. Wind River Peak at 13,186 feet (4,018 meters) stands as one of the most prominent summits in the region.

Location: Sublette County

Operator: United States Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 42.73211,-109.05245

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27