Castle Gardens Scenic Area

Castle Gardens Scenic Area
Worland Field Office
101 South 23rd Street
P.O. Box 119
Worland, Wyoming 82401-0119
Phone: 307-347-5100
FAX: 307-347-5228

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Overview

Castle Gardens rises out of the badlands, a stone forest of white spires, giant toadstools, and other fascinating formations eroded from the Teapot Sandstone member of the Mesa Verde Formation. Sage and juniper surround this geological wonderland.
Area:	N/A
Elevation:	4,500 feet.
Fees:	Free
Hours:	Open from May through October.
Visitor Center:	No
Facilities:	Picnic tables, vault toilet, fire pits, and grills. No drinking water.
Directions:	Signs lead to the site. From Ten Sleep, drive two miles west on U.S. 16 to Two Mile Hill Road (at map coordinates: 44 01.428N; 107 30.305W.) Then drive six miles south on Two Mile Hill Road (dirt) to the Gardens. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): 43 57.370N; 107 31.045W.
Weather:	See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

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Camping

There may be a small campground operated by the BLM nearby, but we did not see it.

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Hiking

There are no hiking trails to report at this time.

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This page was last updated Sunday, June 21, 2009