The Welch Ranch Recreation Area includes more than 1,700 acres of open space along the Tongue River approximately 10 miles north of Sheridan, Wyoming. This area offers excellent hiking, wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing just a short drive from Sheridan. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department releases pheasants in the fall for hunting purposes. Welch Ranch has limited visitor services; there is no bathroom facility, garbage collection or potable water. Please plan accordingly if planning to stay overnight and practice Leave No Trace principles. Dispersed camping is also allowed, however, the area is closed to motorized use and target shooting is strictly prohibited.
To reach Welch Ranch from downtown Sheridan follow North Main St to the north until it becomes Decker Rd/WY 338. Follow Decker Rd about 10 miles to its intersection with the Tongue River. Alternatively, you may follow I-90 North to Exit 16 (WY 339) and then turn left onto WY 338/Decker Rd. There are 2 gravel parking areas, one on each side of the bridge over the Tongue River (it wraps down underneath the bridge).
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