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Curt Gowdy State Park

 

Camping at Curt Gowdy State Park

Reservable: 35 *
Non-reservable: 104 *
Tent: 6 *
Total: 145 *
Hookups (electrical/water): 0 *
* Does not indicate availability

Campground Maps
Aspen Grove Camp Russell
Crystal East Crystal West
Federal Bay Happy Jack
North Causeway Sherman Hills
South Causeway Tumbleweeds
Twin Bays Twin Lakes Creek

Amenities/Activities

Amphitheater Archery Range
Bird watching Boat dock/ramp
Boating Campsites*
Convenience Store Drinking water
Dump station Enclosed lodge
Fishing Fishing pier ADA
Group picnic shelter (2) Hiking
Historical features Horse Facility
Horseback Riding Hunting
Mountain Biking Picnic area
Playground Restrooms
Trails Wildlife Viewing

* Please call the individual site for questions regarding RV length limits.

Fees

Resident
Daily Use
• parks - $4.00
• historic sites - $2.00
• annual - $33.00
Overnight Camping
• night - $10.00 (includes daily use fee)
• annual - $40.00 (does not include daily use fee)
Non-resident
Daily Use
• parks - $6.00
• historic site - $4.00
• annual - $53.00
Overnight Camping
• night - $17.00 (includes daily use fee)
• annual - Not available
 

Recreational Use Report

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, through Sunday, May 19, 2013

RESERVOIRS:

All of the reservoirs are in good condition. The boat docks are in and the fishing has been reported fair to good.

CAMPING, HIKING, AND BIKING:

The conditions in the Park are great for activities mentioned in this category. The trails and campsites are dry free of snow.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Gowdy Grinder BikeRace is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th at Aspen Grove. The race with start in the morning hours and conclude at 4:00 PM.

Curt Gowdy Volunteer Trail Day September 15, 2012

Downoad Photos

Trails Brochure

Download the brochure and map. PDF Document

About Curt Gowdy State Park

Curt Gowdy is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 24 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. Take State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road) to County Road 106.

Curt Gowdy State Park has seven sections of richly varied landscape, flora and fauna decorate the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The beautiful attractions within Curt Gowdy State Park are near the crossroads of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25. There are three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow. Granite offers excellent rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing as well as space for water sports. Crystal, the smallest of the reservoirs, has shoreline fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Also, enjoy boating while at Crystal (15 horsepower limit). North Crow Reservoir is located 5 miles west of the Headquarter's Building. This is an unimproved fishing area. There are no picnic tables, water supply, comfort stations, and is day- use only—very natural. There are a limited number of reservable campsites at the Tumbleweed and Camp Russell campgrounds. Aspen Grove campground is next to a free public horse corral for those visitors who would like to camp with horses.

Within the park is Hynds Lodge, which is listed on the National Register, and an amphitheater available for concerts, theater productions and many other cultural activities. The area is one of low-lying meadows, gently rolling hills and massive steep granite formations. Wildlife abounds and bird watchers will be treated to variety of non-native birds.

Hynds Lodge

The lodge is open from early May – Oct 1 each year. The building is open to large and small groups on a reservation-only basis. A covered porch, large kitchen, dining area, recreational and sleeping accommodations are all part of the lodge. We take required reservations for Hynds Lodge on the first working day of October for the next year by phone, starting at 7 a,m., please allow 45 days prior to your date for necessary paper work. The costs are $ 150.00 Use fee per day, and $ 150.00 damage deposit.

Camping with Your Horse

Map, guidelines, riding area. To print map set your printer to letter landscape orientation.