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The Magic of Wyoming State Parks
2025-12-29 03:01:33
With 11 glorious state parks and one recreation area, Wyoming delivers big on outdoor fun. Here are the best places to pursue endless panoramas, hook a glimmering fish and spot all manner of furry and feathered critters in the last bastion of the West.
CHASE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
Curt Gowdy State Park’s miles of mountain-bike trails are also groomed in winter for fat biking. At Guernsey State Park , you’ll spot striking Civilian Conservation Corps-built structures as you hike. See otherworldly rock formations and steaming thermal features at Hot Springs State Park . Glendo State Park promises fascinating landscapes, too, from white sandy beaches to towering alpine forests. Head to p. 63 for more adventurous treks.
CAST A LINE
At Hawk springs state Recreation Area, your chances of catching walleye and crappie are almost guaranteed. The same goes for walleye, trout and catfish at Boysen State Park . Meanwhile, Seminoe State Park delivers prime access along Wyoming’s Miracle Mile, one of the state’s most popular fly-fishing destinations.
GO WILDLIFE SPOTTING
Keep an eye out for burly bison and leggy elk at Bear River State Park while hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Or bring your binoculars to Edness K. Wilkins State Park to spy more than 100 species of birds, including golden eagles and red-tailed hawks. Turn to p. 69 for safety tips when you’re spotting Wyoming’s wild critters.
CAMP IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Campsites are offered at nearly all Wyoming State Parks, while some feature unique lodging options like yurts or the treehouse at Keyhole State Park . If you park your RV at Buffalo Bill State Park in cody, it’s a perfect home base to nearby Yellowstone National Park
ACCESSIBILITY AT STATE PARKS
Wyoming’s great outdoors are for everyone to enjoy, which is why we’ve taken care to call out nature sites with accessible features for people with disabilities throughout the guide using this symbol: . Call ahead for the most up-to-date accessibility information at your chosen destination. Highlights include trekking along Sinks Canyon State Park’s Sunnyside Trail for its guide rope system and Braille signs. Additionally, visitors can use the park’s Trackchair, a motorized wheelchair with deep treads, to navigate rocky terrain without needing to self-propel. Reserve your session ahead of time at Sinks Canyon , then stay for stargazing (it’s an International Dark Sky Park!), or at other locations, including Seminoe and Bear River state parks. Learn more about accessibility in Wyoming at travelwy.com/accessibility.
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