East Sand Dunes WSA
Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Rock Springs Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access
- 6,705 ft
- Elevation
The Alkali Basin/East Sand Dunes Wilderness Study Area encompasses 12,800 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. The study area includes a portion of the Killpecker Sand Dunes. The dunes present a rolling topography with the draws and ridges of Alkali Creek providing topographic relief. Sagebrush and bunchgrass are the principle vegetative species. This area is conducive to unconfined recreation such as horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, nature study and wildlife photography. Hunting in the Alkali Basin/East Sand Dunes WSA is mostly for pronghorn antelope. The study area is adjacent to the Red Lake area on the eastern boundary, accessed by County Road 4-21 on the east. The East Sand Dunes are part of the largest active sand dune region in Wyoming and contain beautiful scenery of the Killpecker Sand Dunes as well as lakes formed by ice-fed ponds. The boundary of the area is ADA accessible in some locations.
Getting there
Interstate 80 east to county road 4-21. In 26 miles the county road will be a concordant boundary between East Sand Dunes and Red Lake WSAs.
41.95186, -108.57895 · 41°57'6.7"N 108°34'44.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 77 | 86 | 83 | 73 | 58 | 44 | 33 |
| Low °F | 11 | 14 | 23 | 29 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 49 | 41 | 30 | 20 | 11 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 25.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Stay limit: 14 days
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Member photos
Common questions about East Sand Dunes WSA
- Can you reserve a site at East Sand Dunes WSA?
- No. East Sand Dunes WSA is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at East Sand Dunes WSA?
- 14 days
Camping near East Sand Dunes WSA
- Red Lake WSA 6.7 mi · Facility
- South Pinnacles WSA 8.4 mi · Facility
- The Pinnacles Geologic Site 9.7 mi · Facility
- Alkali Draw WSA 15.2 mi · Facility
- Tri-Territory Site 17.8 mi · Facility
- Honeycomb Buttes WSA 20.5 mi · Facility
- Point of Rocks Cemetery 21.9 mi · Facility
- North Table Rock Camping Area 23.6 mi · Facility
- Oregon Buttes WSA 24.4 mi · Facility
- Crookston Ranch Cultural Site 25.9 mi · Facility
- Cedar Canyon Petroglyphs Interpretive Site 26.7 mi · Facility
- Superior Mail Arrow 26.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 307-352-0256
- Email 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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