Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wind River Range Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  To reach Thunder Basin National Grassland from the Wind River Range, start by getting onto US-26 E/US-287 S from your point in the Wind River Range. Follow US-287 S towards Lander, and continue until you reach the intersection with I-25. Merge onto I-25 N and head toward Douglas. Take exit 140 for US-20 E/US-26 E toward Glenrock/Douglas. Continue on US-20 E/US-26 E for about 35 miles until you reach Douglas. Once in Douglas, follow the signs to the Thunder Basin National Grassland office located at 2250 E Richards St, Douglas, WY 82633. The total drive is approximately 2 hours depending on your starting point in the Wind River Range.

• Public Transportation

  Unfortunately, public transportation options directly to Thunder Basin National Grassland are limited. The nearest bus service is available through Greyhound, which can take you to Douglas, WY. From the Wind River Range, you would need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the bus station in either Lander or Riverton to catch a Greyhound bus to Douglas. Once in Douglas, you can take a taxi to the Thunder Basin National Grassland office at 2250 E Richards St, Douglas, WY 82633. Be sure to check the Greyhound schedule ahead of time for availability.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you're in the Wind River Range and prefer not to drive, consider using a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. You can book a ride from your location in Wind River Range directly to Thunder Basin National Grassland. Ensure you have the exact address (2250 E Richards St, Douglas, WY 82633) ready for your driver. This option may incur higher costs depending on the distance and time of travel, so it is advisable to check the estimated fare in the rideshare app before confirming your ride.