Oregon Buttes

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

South Pass Historic Landscape Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Green River Resource Management Plan) · Open Access

7,403 ft
Elevation
The Oregon Buttes interpretive site is located at the intersection of County Road 10-446 and the National Historic Trail. The interpretation discusses the importance of the Buttes as a navigation landmark during the time of the westward emigration period. This is a fee-free site. This site meets accessibility standards.

Getting there

Take State Highway 28 east from Farson 38 miles. Turn southeast onto county road 10-446. in 2 miles 10-446 will intersect the trail at the site.

42.35557, -108.85176 · 42°21'20.1"N 108°51'6.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F282938475970787767533728
Low °F241219283541383123123
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 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

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 Oregon Buttes

Can you reserve a site at Oregon Buttes?
No. Oregon Buttes is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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