Savage Run Wilderness

The Savage Run Wilderness is located in south central Wyoming in the United States. Entirely within Medicine Bow National Forest, the wilderness was designated in 1978 in an effort to protect vital rangeland for a large elk population.

Savage Run Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
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Location	Carbon / Albany counties, Wyoming, USA
Nearest city	Laramie, WY
Coordinates	41°11′N 106°22′W
Area	14,927 acres (60.41 km2)
Established	1978
Governing body	U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.

See also

• List of U.S. Wilderness Areas