Three Patches Picnic Area

About Three Patches Picnic Area

Received on a Recreation and Public Purposes lease in 1964, Three Patches is among the longest running developed sites in the area. This picnic area has been a family favorite to visit for more than 50 years. All of the trees in this area were planted initially in 1965 by local boy scouts. Paved pathways provide safe access. Each small group site offers a picnic table and the option of either a standing grill or an in-ground fire ring. Large group sites with fire rings are also available for larger gatherings. This is a fee-free site. This site is ADA accessible.

How to Get There

Travelling south from Rock Springs on State Highway 430, turn west onto County Road 4-27 and follow for 6.5 miles. Staying left (east) for 5 miles, turn north onto BLM Road 4401 and continue for .75 miles to the picnic area.

Plan Your Visit to Three Patches Picnic Area

Heading to Three Patches Picnic Area? 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
• Make a reservation
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)