Sinks Canyon State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- 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) 332-6333
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Water will be shut off in the Popo Agie Campground beginning Oct 29th, 2026.The Visitor Center is closed for the season and will reopen Memorial Day Weekend 2027. All campsites and the Sawmill Shelter are now first-come,… (more)
The Visitor Center is closed for the season and will reopen Memorial Day Weekend 2027. All campsites and the Sawmill Shelter are now first-come, first-served through April 30th, 2027. Yurts are available on the reservation system, and must be reserved 48 hours in advance. Please Note: Water will be turned off in the Popo Agie Campground on on Oct 15th, 2026. Yurts are availalbe year round through the reservation system. Campsites are reservation only May 1st-Sept 30th. Sites 12 and 15 in the Popo Agie Campground are first come first-served year round. Sawmill Shelter can be reserved through the reservation system May 1st-Sept 30th. Campsites and the Sawmill Shelter are first-come first served, Oct 1st - April 30th. Campsite and shelter access is weather dependent.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 600 acres, Sinks Canyon State Park lies in Fremont County, about 6 miles southwest of Lander.
Visitors come for biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
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 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | May 22 – Sep 7 |
Official wording
Facilities are open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. After 10pm, all campground visitors must be staying at the campground. The Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22 through September 7.
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.
Camping
The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins
Things to do
BikingCampingHikingPicnicking
Fishing
rainbow trout. The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd
Lander, WY 82520 - Nearest town
- Lander — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.7580, -108.7965
- Phone
- (307) 332-6333
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander.
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