Curt Gowdy State Park
Notice: Attention — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 632-7946
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction AttentionHCB Advisories In Effect 9/30/2026 Location: Granite Springs Reservoir: West Causeway Avoid contact with water in the vicinity of the bloom. Do not… (more)
HCB Advisories In Effect 9/30/2026 Location: Granite Springs Reservoir: West Causeway Avoid contact with water in the vicinity of the bloom. Do not ingest water from the bloom. Rinse fish with clean water and eat only the fillet portion. Avoid water spray from the bloom. Do not allow pets or livestock to drink water near the bloom, eat bloom material, or lick fur after contact. If people, pets, or livestock come into contact with a bloom, rinse off with clean water as soon as possible and contact a doctor or veterinarian. Visit: Bit.ly/WyoHCB2026 for more information and to help report sightings. Hunting rules are updated in the hunting section of this website, for 2026. Reminder, early season archery (September) is only allowed at North Crow, starting the Tuesday after Labor Day. See our hunting section for the rules for the regular season. Stage 1, keep fires in fire rings only As always, please use caution and always make sure fires are completely put out. Let's keep Wyoming safe!
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure NoticeEnd of Season Closures & Facilities Updates: As of September 30, 2026 ● Potable water at Hynds Lodge, Granite Reservoir, and Crystal Reservoir will… (more)
End of Season Closures & Facilities Updates: As of September 30, 2026 ● Potable water at Hynds Lodge, Granite Reservoir, and Crystal Reservoir will be shut off. ● Showers and flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center for use year-round. As well as water fountains. All campsites are first come, first serve. You can begin booking your Hynds Lodge and Amphitheater rentals one year in advance. Ex. If you want to book Hynds Lodge for June 1, 2025, you can begin booking June 1, 2024. For reservations, please go HERE Please call ahead for details before hunting in the park. Curt Gowdy is open to deer hunting, with ARCHERY equipment ONLY, during the rifle season. This does not include the whole park, we will have updated hunting area maps by mid-September. We highly recommend visiting the visitor center to get detailed maps. Hunting laws are strictly enforced. The only exception is North Crow, which is open to ARCHERY hunting ONLY, starting the Tuesday after Labor Day. Please refer to Wyoming Game and Fish season dates. SPECIAL NOTE: Curt Gowdy State Park does NOT have a trailer dump station. There are two local dump stations, each roughly 24 miles from the park. To…
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 3,595 acres, Curt Gowdy State Park lies in Laramie County, about 22 miles southeast of Laramie.
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, archery, boating, and biking. On the water side, there is a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Wed–Sun | Closed | — |
| Other | Little House Kid's Activity House: Closed for the season September 6th, 2026. Campstore- Stone Camp store is closed for the season. Opening TBD | ||
Official wording
Park is open 365 days, 24hrs (with camping permit)
Visitor Center: Starting October 17th Closed Monday's and Tuesday's - 9-4:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday We have self pay options with cash, at the flag pole at the visitor center. Credit card self pay can be done at the kiosk in the bottom floor of the visitor center, across from the Granite fee booth, and across from the Crystal fee booth.
Little House Kid's Activity House: Closed for the season September 6th, 2026. Campstore- Stone Camp store is closed for the season. Opening TBD
Visitor Center: Starting October 17th Closed Monday's and Tuesday's - 9-4:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday We have self pay options with cash, at the flag pole at the visitor center. Credit card self pay can be done at the kiosk in the bottom floor of the visitor center, across from the Granite fee booth, and across from the Crystal fee booth.
Little House Kid's Activity House: Closed for the season September 6th, 2026. Campstore- Stone Camp store is closed for the season. Opening TBD
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 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
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- reserve.wyoming.gov
- Phone
- 877-996-7275
All campsites are by reservation only.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
All campsites are by reservation only. Aspen Grove campground is next to a free public horse corral for those visitors who would like to camp with horses.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins
- Enclosed Lodge
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingWildlife viewing and birdingArcheryPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Also, enjoy boating while at Crystal (15 horsepower limit).
Fishing
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. This is an unimproved fishing area.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
Water
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Accessible facilities listed: Fishing Pier ADA
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1264 Granite Springs Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009 - Nearest town
- Laramie — about 22 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.1767, -105.2239
- Phone
- (307) 632-7946
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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 Granite Springs Road . The beautiful attractions within Curt Gowdy State Park are near the crossroads of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25. North Crow Reservoir is located 5 miles west of the Headquarters Building.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 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