Bear River State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 789-6547
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality AttentionPark Restrooms and Water will be turned off after October 16 The Bison Shelter Restrooms and Visitor Center Restrooms will remain open year-round.… (more)
Park Restrooms and Water will be turned off after October 16 The Bison Shelter Restrooms and Visitor Center Restrooms will remain open year-round. Shelters are reservable through October 15. Dump stations will remain available until temperatures are below freezing (typically around November). Bear River Public Forum The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will be hosting a public forum on September 28, 2026 in Evanston, Wyoming to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center at Bear River State Park. More Information Here
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Bear River State Park is a 328-acre park in Uinta County, about 2 miles east of Evanston.
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, historic sites, swimming, and biking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Park — Summer Hours (Apr 16 - Oct 15 ) | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 16 – Oct 15 |
| Daily | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | |
| Park — Winter Hours (Oct 16 - April 15) | Thu–Mon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 16 – Apr 15 |
| Daily | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Oct 16 – Apr 15 | |
| Tue, Wed | Closed | — | |
| Visitor center — Summer Hours (Apr 16 - Oct 15 ) | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 16 – Oct 15 |
| Daily | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | |
| Visitor center — Winter Hours (Oct 16 - April 15) | Thu–Mon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 16 – Apr 15 |
| Not stated | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Oct 16 – Apr 15 | |
| Tue, Wed | Closed | — |
Official wording
Park Hours: 8:00am to sunset, year round
Summer Hours (Apr 16 - Oct 15 ): Open daily, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed periodically for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Winter Hours (Oct 16 - April 15): Open Thursday - Monday from 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed periodically for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Federal Holidays
Summer Hours (Apr 16 - Oct 15 ): Open daily, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed periodically for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Winter Hours (Oct 16 - April 15): Open Thursday - Monday from 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed periodically for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Federal Holidays
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
Parks: per vehicle per day ($7 resident / $12 non-resident).
Statewide fee rule from Wyoming's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wyoming park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass (resident) — $48 first vehicle ($42 early-bird Dec 1–Feb 15); $24 additional vehicle. Day-use fees at Wyoming state parks and historic sites for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Day Use Pass (non-resident) — $96 first vehicle ($89 Dec 1–Feb 15); $48 additional vehicle. Day-use fees for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Camping Pass (residents only) — $89.60 first vehicle; $44.80 additional vehicle. Camping fees only (does not cover day use) Details
- Wyoming Resident Veterans Lifetime Pass — Free (eligibility: Wyoming resident veteran, 50%+ service-connected disability). Free day use and camping for life Details
From the Wyoming state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserve.wyoming.gov
- Phone
- 877-996-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingFishingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingWinter sportsSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
It is home to small herds of bison and elk and boasts several miles of both paved and packed gravel trails.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Camping
- RV dump station
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 601 Bear River Dr.
Evanston, WY 82930 - Nearest town
- Evanston — about 2 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.2554, -110.9209
- Phone
- (307) 789-6547
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Wyoming State Parks list + Wyoming Historic Sites list (Joomla article pages)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology