WYOMING STATE PARKS & Historic Sites
Headquarters:
6101Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307/777-6323; Fax - 307/777-6472
E-mail: <msperl@missc.state.wy.us>
Entrance Fees: Required May 1-Sept. 30
$2 resident vehicles, $3 non-resident.
Overnight Camping fees $4 for all.
Annual Overnight Camping fee $25.00
BOYSEN STATE PARK
307/86-2796; Fax - 307/876-9305
Marina Info: 307/876-2722
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dwilso@missc.state.wy.us>Located at the head of the spectacular Wind River Canyon, this park is known for its unique geology and abundance of water sports opportunities. Summer and winter fishing are favorite activities. Visitors will find both day use and overnight camping facilities and group shelters at the reservoir and below the dam. In addition, to the public facilities, there is a marina located on the E side of the reservoir. Access to park facilities is both from Highway 20 on the E side of the reservoir and from Highway 26 on the S. Park Headquarters is 13 miles N of Shoshoni on Highway 20.
CURT GOWDY STATE PARK
Park information: 307/632-7946; Fax - 307-632-7946
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dallen@missc.state.wy.us>Low lying meadows, gently rolling hills and massive steep granite formations mark this park as most distinctive. Wildlife abounds and fishermen enjoy both reservoirs -Crystal and Granite – winter and summer. Visitors have their choice of campsites amid the pines or near the shore, but why stay there when Hynds Lodge is near an amphitheater and park headquarters. Reservations taken starting the first working day of January for the entire following year. West of the reservoir is a natural area for hiking. The park is located halfway between Cheyenne and Laramie on Highway210 at milepost 23 1/2.
HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK
Park information: 307/864-2176, fax: 307/864-3419
Bath house information: 307/864-3765
E-Mail: <tsteve@missc.state.wy.us>
Located in the small community of Thermopolis off Highway 20, Hot Springs State Park is an exceptional destination in the middle of the state. The lush green park boasts beautiful flower gardens and features playgrounds, picnic sites and group picnic shelters. Visitors can get a close look at a Wyoming state park bison herd, and the travertine formations that highlight the abundant geothermal features.
In 1896, the Shoshone Indian tribe transferred ownership of the Big Springs (the Bah Guewana), located on the park, to the people of Wyoming. A sculpture commemorates that exchange. Visitors to the park may soak in the hot mineral water free-of-charge at the State Bath House. Commercial concessionaires provide swimming, hotels and restaurants.
KEYHOLE STATE PARK
353 McKean Road
Moorcroft, WY 82721
307/756-3596
Park information: 307/756-3596; Fax - 307/756-3534
Marina Information: 307/ 756-9529
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rseife@missc.state.wy.us>Keyhole State Park offerS over 14,000-acres of water recreation on Keyhole Reservoir on the Western edge of the famed Black Hills between Sundance and Moorcroft, Wyoming, and is easily accessed off I-90 at exit 165. Within sight of Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park is situated along the SE shore of the reservoir and offers excellent fishing for walleye, catfish, small mouth bass and northern pike. Keyhole is also a mecca for both resident and migrating birds of all species and visitors have the opportunity to view many types of wildlife from white-tailed deer to wild turkeys. Over 225 species of birds make the park home.
A marina and newly remodeled motel are located on Headquarters Road, adjacent to the lakeshore. The marina has a shower house and electrical hookups. For rates and reservations call 307/756-9529. This is the Key Hole Marina # and they offer food, fishing licenses, tackle, bait, fuel, trailer sites, and the motel. Call between 6 am and 9:30 p.m. The motel has a shower house.