Castle Gardens Scenic Area
Overview
Castle Gardens rises ornately out of the badlands, a stone forest of red spires, giant toadstools and other fascinating and byzantine formations. Sage, cedar and juniper surround the geological wonderland, which includes a unique picnic area in the "bowl" of the Garden. This quiet day use area south of the lovely town of Tensleep once saw a terrible massacre, when some cattlemen shot Joe Emge, two other men, and all their sheep.
Seasonality/Weather
The area is open from May- October.
Directions
Driving
The turnoff to the area is approximately 1 mile west of Ten Sleep on U.S. Highway 16. From there a dirt road heads south. Signs lead to the site about 6 miles away.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(307) 347-5100Links
Official URL
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