Boysen State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Boysen State Park encompasses 19,560 acres of water in Boysen Reservoir and 15,145 acres of land in addition to the tail waters of the Wind River at the mouth of the awe-inspiring Wind River Canyon!  It is just the ticket when you need to rest, relax and soak up some of Wyoming’s blue skies all while listening to the rolling waves of the water.

 

GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: Boysen State Park can be accessed from the North via HWY 26 south, from the South via HWY 26 north and from the East and west via Hwy 20.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

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

Playground Size: Large

Playground Shade: Little or none

Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber

Swimming: Natural Area (lake, beach)

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, 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: Boysen State Park abounds with walkable or drivable gravel and 2-track roads that opens up miles and miles of expansive prairie views with the beautiful back drop of the Owl Creek Mountain Range.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

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

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Gravel

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft, 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Panoramic Views

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

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