Edness K. Wilkins State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
- 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) 577-5150
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality AttentionWater Systems Off Through April 30 Camp Shack Reservations Unavailable Through April 30 Park is Day Use Only with the exception of 7 reservable cabins
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 361 acres, Edness K. Wilkins State Park lies in Natrona County, about 7 miles east of Casper.
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, boating, biking, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier.
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 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
Apr. 1 - Sept. 30: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 1 - Mar. 31: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $7 per vehicle for Wyoming Residents $14 per vehicle for Non-Wyoming Residents $48 Annual Daily Use Permit, good for the calendar year- purchase at reserve.wyoming.gov.
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
- 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
BikingBoatingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Swimming
Embark on a leisurely stroll on the park's three miles of paved trails, keep an eye out for over 200 species of birds, take a dip in the swimming pond, or relax on the beach.
Boating, paddling and fishing
Other activities include bicycling, horseback riding, boating on the river, and fishing in the river.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Fishing pier
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
- 8700 East Highway 20/26
Evansville, WY 82636 - Nearest town
- Casper — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8538, -106.1753
- Phone
- (307) 577-5150
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
“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