Posted in Wyoming Nature, State Parks February 02, 2022 by

7 Lesser-Known State Parks In Wyoming That Will Absolutely Amaze You

Wyoming is a beautiful state, but not everyone is up to backcountry camping and hiking to see the most stunning, remote spots around. That’s why Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are so popular! These easily accessible National Parks come with overwhelming crowds in the summer, though, so when everyone heads to Yellowstone, skip the crowds and head out to enjoy your outdoor adventure at one of these underrated Wyoming State Parks.

1. Bear River State Park
Bear River State Park Access Road, Bear River State Park Access Rd, Evanston, WY 82930, USA
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Bear River State Park offers a great visitor's center, picnic area, trails, and great wildlife viewing. There are captive bison and elk that you can check out any time. The Bear River Greenway connects the park to downtown Evanston, and you'll find a few miles of well maintained trail along the Bear River here. Visit the park during the last weekend of August for the Bear River Rendezvous. Learn more by checking this article out!
2. Seminoe State Park
Seminoe State Park, Seminoe Dam, Rt Unit 30, Sinclair, WY 82334, USA
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Seminoe State Park provides beautiful views of the Seminoe Mountains and Reservoir in Carbon County, Wyoming. You can camp, hike, fish and picnic here, and there's plenty of water for boating and paddling. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, because this area is inhabited by bobcats, mule deer, moose, elk, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and bald eagles. Learn more about it in this article.
3. Edness K. Wilkins State Park
Edness Kimball Wilkins Park, 8700 East US Hwy 20, 26, Evansville, WY 82636, USA
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This small park offers a beautiful escape along the water. Enjoy a picnic, bird watching, a nature walk, a quick swim, or head out on your boat to go fishing. Learn more on the official website.
4. Keyhole State Park
Keyhole State Park, 22 Marina Rd, Moorcroft, WY 82721, USA
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Keyhole State Park surrounds the Keyhole Reservoir, an impoundment of the Belle Fourche River, and was formed in 1952. Today, you can camp in these wild lands, boat, fish, paddle and swim. Read all about it in this article.
5. Guernsey State Park
Guernsey State Park, 2187 Lake Side Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
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The Guernsey Reservoir along the North Platte River is the site of a beautiful state park that features some of the most unique CCC structures you'll find in the state. There are miles of hiking trails, plenty of campsites, and public boat ramps as well. Check out this article to learn more.
6. Glendo State Park
State Park Road, State Park Rd, Wyoming 82213, USA
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Glendo State Park is worth visiting just for the view of Laramie Peak alone! This beautiful park surrounds the Glendo Reservoir on the North Platte River. You'll find plenty of mountain bike trails, hundreds of campsites, paddling, and some of the best fishing in the state. You'll even find a delightful little eatery, too.
7. Hawk Springs State Recreation Area
Hawk Springs State Recreation, La Grange, WY 82221, USA
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Some of the best birding in the state can be done at this beautiful park! You can camp here or just hang out by the water for a picnic. Boating and fishing are popular too. Look out for blue-winged and green-winged teals, wood ducks, pintails and gadwalls. There's also a great blue heron rookery in the reservoir that is accessible by boat. Read more about it in this article.

What’s your favorite Wyoming state park? We love them all, but the views from Seminoe can’t be beat. Don’t forget to share your best Wyoming photos with us in our Wyoming Nature Lovers Facebook Group!

Address: Seminoe State Park, Seminoe Dam, Rt Unit 30, Sinclair, WY 82334, USA
Address: Bear River State Park Access Road, Bear River State Park Access Rd, Evanston, WY 82930, USA
Address: Edness Kimball Wilkins Park, 8700 East US Hwy 20, 26, Evansville, WY 82636, USA
Address: Keyhole State Park, 22 Marina Rd, Moorcroft, WY 82721, USA
Address: Guernsey State Park, 2187 Lake Side Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
Address: State Park Road, State Park Rd, Wyoming 82213, USA
Address: Hawk Springs State Recreation, La Grange, WY 82221, USA
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State Parks to Visit in Wyoming

February 06, 2022
Tori Jane

What are the best hiking trails in Wyoming?  

Wyoming is a stunningly beautiful state where you can roam wild and free, which means we’re officially obsessed. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world, if you ask us, and the greatest news of all is that there is plenty of hiking to be done. According to our pals at AllTrails.com, there are more than 1,000 amazing hiking trails weaving through Wyoming to fall in love with; each comes with its own list of pros, cons, and everything else. The most popular hike in Wyoming right now is the incredible Cascade Canyon Trail, located within Grand Teton National Park. It’s 9.1 incredible miles of the most amazing landscape in the world, and it’s not even all that difficult, making it a good pick for most hikers. Also within Grand Teton NP are many of Wyoming’s other most famous hikes, like the 7.2-mile challenge known as Delta Lake, via Lupine Meadows Access, and the easy 3.8-mile trek known as Taggart Lake Loop. Hiking is by far one of the best ways to explore Wyoming! For some easy hiking trails in Wyoming you should check out ASAP, take a look at this article. 

What are the best parks in Wyoming?  

In this case, we’ll set Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park aside – obviously, those parks are in Wyoming, and those parks are incredible, but it’s time others got a spotlight, too. Wyoming is home to 12 state parks, each of which are beautiful and very much worth visiting. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but some of the ones we really love include gems like Hot Springs State Park, where you can visit a free bathhouse to soak up some healing natural spring water. Then there’s parks like Bear River State Park, Curt Gowdy State Park, and beautiful Glendo State Park. There’s everything you can think of at each of them, like camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and more. Go outside and explore – Wyoming is truly incredible.  

 

Address: Seminoe State Park, Seminoe Dam, Rt Unit 30, Sinclair, WY 82334, USA
Address: Bear River State Park Access Road, Bear River State Park Access Rd, Evanston, WY 82930, USA
Address: Edness Kimball Wilkins Park, 8700 East US Hwy 20, 26, Evansville, WY 82636, USA
Address: Keyhole State Park, 22 Marina Rd, Moorcroft, WY 82721, USA
Address: Guernsey State Park, 2187 Lake Side Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
Address: State Park Road, State Park Rd, Wyoming 82213, USA
Address: Hawk Springs State Recreation, La Grange, WY 82221, USA