National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and Whiskey Mount

About National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and Whiskey Mount

The Interpretive Center provides an educational wildlife experience that highlights the local Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herd, the largest wintering Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herd in North America. There is a small fee for admission to the Interpretive Center. The interpretive center has wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and interpretive exhibits. Motor-vehicle travel is limited to a few roads through the bighorn sheep range.

How to Get There

Whiskey Peak is located approximately 40 miles north of Rawlins, WY, 76 miles NW of Lander, or fives miles southwest of Muddy Gap on the westside of U.S. Highway 287.

Plan Your Visit to National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and Whiskey Mount

Heading to National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and Whiskey Mount? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)