Bear River State Park
601 Bear River Dr, Evanston, WY 82930
nUBpTMQ8D
OWNER: Wyoming State Parks
CONTACT: 307-789-6547
WEBSITE: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/index.php/places-to-go/bear-river
EVENTS: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/index.php/events-bear-river
Hours: Hours:
Park Hours
May 1 - Sept 30 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
Oct 1 - Apr. 30 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Visitor Center Hours
May 1 - Sept 30 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Oct. 1 - Apr. 30 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed 1 - 2 p.m. for lunch; Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Green Space, State Park, Urban Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Bear River State Park is a day use only park comprised of 324 acres. It is home to small herds of bison and elk and boasts several miles of both paved and packed gravel trails. The Bear River State Park Visitor Center is home to numerous wildlife displays that showcase Wyoming’s impressive array of wildlife. It also provides visitors with State of Wyoming tourism information.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: Right off I-80 at Exit 6
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, ADA Accessible
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
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Nature Center, Lighting after dark, ADA Accessible
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAILS:
Trail Description: The park contains nearly three miles of hiking/bicycling trails which connect to the Bear Project, a greenbelt activity sponsored by the City of Evanston. Trails also connect to over 5 miles of single track, non-motorized trails located on Uinta County property to the East.
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking, Birdwatching
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Panoramic Views
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs
Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
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: Some
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream
