Storm damage limits access to Smilo Road

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Bureau of Land Management

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Worland Field Office

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WORLAND, Wyo. — Recent storms have created hazardous conditions for vehicular travel and public land users on Smilo/Sand Draw Road east of Ten Sleep. Recreationists should not attempt to access Smilo Road (Bureau of Land Management Road 1416) at this time.

For your safety and to prevent further resource damage, the BLM Worland Field Office has limited access to administrative use only while the damage is assessed and until repairs can be completed. 

"We appreciate your patience while the needed repairs are completed," said BLM Worland Field Manager Mike Phillips.

This year's heavy precipitation has resulted in damage to many backcountry roads across the Bighorn Basin. Please travel safely and turn around if in doubt about a road’s stability.

Follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook and Twitter for updates on road repairs. For more information, please contact the BLM Worland Field Office at (307) 347-5100.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.