Hawk Springs State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 836-2334
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality AttentionHCB Advisories In Effect 8/6/2026 HCB Toxin Advisories In Effect 8/6/2026 Toxin Advisory applies to the following locations: Northwest Ramp Avoid… (more)
HCB Advisories In Effect 8/6/2026 HCB Toxin Advisories In Effect 8/6/2026 Toxin Advisory applies to the following locations: Northwest Ramp 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. - - - - - Boat Ramp is In We are open. Please view our hours for more information.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,010 acres, Hawk Springs State Recreation Area lies in Goshen County, about 24 miles south of Torrington.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
With the appropriate fees and permits, Hawk Springs State Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day year-around. Site potable water hydrants are useable from May 1 - September 30.
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.
Camping
The site consists of 24 primitive campsites, which are walk-up only, picnic tables and fire rings, boat launching ramp, boat dock, restrooms and playground. It is a very popular camping destination and has been long been known as place to go fishing along the southeastern border of Wyoming.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHorseback ridingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Hawk Springs State Recreation Area is a small recreation site administered by the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Division. State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails regulates and manages the land based recreation opportunities at the site while the Wyoming Game and Fish regulates the recreational activities on the water.
Swimming
Water based (boating, fishing, swimming) recreation opportunities are the primary activities that bring users to the site.
Boating and paddling
The site consists of 24 primitive campsites, which are walk-up only, picnic tables and fire rings, boat launching ramp, boat dock, restrooms and playground. Water based (boating, fishing, swimming) recreation opportunities are the primary activities that bring users to the site.
Fishing
Water based (boating, fishing, swimming) recreation opportunities are the primary activities that bring users to the site. It is a very popular camping destination and has been long been known as place to go fishing along the southeastern border of Wyoming. State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails regulates and manages the land based recreation opportunities at the site while the Wyoming Game and Fish regulates the recreational activities on the water.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
- Nearest town
- Torrington — about 24 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7144, -104.1965
- Phone
- (307) 836-2334
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Hawk Springs State Recreation Area 13 miles north of Meriden,US-85, Road 22
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)
- 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