Buffalo Bill State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments:

Work began on the dam in 1905. When completed in 1910, it was the highest dam in the world at 325 feet. Buffalo Bill State Park was established in 1957 and provided recreational areas and facilities along the original shoreline. In 1993, an eight-year project was completed that raised the crest of the dam 25 feet and increased the reservoir storage capacity. 

GETTING THERE:

pDriving Directions: Turn off highway 14/16/20 onto 6KV, proceed one mile and turn left onto dirt county road Stagecoach Trail and travel 1 mile to parking lot located on right side of road.  Please register at station provided before you hike this trail. 

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating, ADA Accessible

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills, ADA Accessible

Playground Size: Small

Playground Shade: Some

Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber

Swimming: Natural Area (lake, beach)

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: ADA Accessible

Trash Cans: Yes

Camping: Tent, RV, Groups, Primitive, Youth Groups

Camping Amenities: Running Water, Overnight Camping, Fires Allowed, Fire Rings, Grills, RV Hookups

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Nearest Designated Trail: Explore the Sheep Mountain Trail located on stagecoach Trail County Road for a beautiful hike up onto the top of Sheep Mountain for spectacular view of Buffalo Bill Reservoir and Park.  This 2 mile trail up a steep vegetative canyon you will see wildlife from Deer, Elk, and even Grizzly Bears when hiking on this local trail. Bear spray suggested.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Difficult

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Steep

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Panoramic Views

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk, Available in language(s) other than English

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Ranger Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Little or None

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Shoreline/Beach