Boar's Tusk
Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Rock Springs Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access
- 6,711 ft
- Elevation
The Boar's Tusk stands at 7100 feet elevation, 400 feet above the surrounding Killpecker Creek plain. Boar's Tusk is a dormant volcanic structure composed of lamporite material that dates back to 2.5 million years ago. Used as a landmark for Indigenous peoples, pioneers, hikers, railroad travelers, and countless other groups, this distinct feature is the core of a long dormant volcanic eruption.
Visit the site with respect. Boar’s Tusk plays an important role in the cultures of the Indigenous peoples who have called this land home for thousands of years. These peoples are known today as Shoshone, Arapaho, Ute, Shoshone Bannock, Lakota, Cheyenne, and Apsáalooké (Crow) tribes.
Climbing on the Boar's Tusk is NOT allowed.
A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the access road.
Getting there
US Highway 191 north to mile marker 10. East on to County 4-17 eighteen miles. West onto the Boar's Tusk access route three miles to the feature. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the access road.
41.96136, -109.19964 · 41°57'40.9"N 109°11'58.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 30 | 43 | 54 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 30 |
| Low °F | -4 | -2 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 44 | 33 | 22 | 10 | -2 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
No fee.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Boar's Tusk
- Can you reserve a site at Boar's Tusk?
- No. Boar's Tusk is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Boar's Tusk
- Sand Dunes WSA 4.6 mi · Facility
- White Mountain Petroglyphs 5.8 mi · Facility
- Crookston Ranch Cultural Site 6 mi · Facility
- Cedar Canyon Petroglyphs Interpretive Site 7.3 mi · Facility
- Buffalo Hump WSA 7.4 mi · Facility
- North Table Rock Camping Area 8.5 mi · Facility
- Tri-Territory Site 14.6 mi · Facility
- Little Sandy Crossing 18.7 mi · Facility
- Alkali Draw WSA 20.4 mi · Facility
- Simpsons Hollow 20.5 mi · Facility
- Pilot Butte Overlook 21.9 mi · Facility
- False Parting of the Ways 23.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 307-352-0256
- Email BLM_WY_Rock_Springs_WYmail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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