Curt Gowdy State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: 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 Headquarters Building. This is an unimproved fishing area. There are no picnic tables, water supply, comfort stations, and is day- use only-very natural. 

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: 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 .

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, ADA Accessible

AMENITIES:

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

Playground Size: Large

Playground Shade: Little or none

Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Nature Center, Picnic Shelter, Rental Equipment, ADA Accessible

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop

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

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

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Curt Gowdy State Park has over 35 miles of trails for just about any lung powered activity you can think of. The trails are very well designed and suitable for any skill level. El Alto and Slabz! Trails provide some incredible views and don’t miss the waterfall at the west end of Crow Creek Trail. Curt Gowdy Kate’s Trail is a 1 mile concrete trail starting and finishing at the Visitor Center. This trail gives folks with disabilities an opportunity to view natural areas of the park. The trails range in elevation from 6800 to 7600. During certain times of the year, local organizations hold nature walks for viewing birds and wildflowers.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Very Difficult, ADA Accessible

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Natural rock, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate, Steep

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Mountain Biking Features, Panoramic Views

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures

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