Wildlife Interpretive & Educational Displays - BEAR RIVER
About:
Bear River State Park Visitor Center offers a wide variety of wildlife interpretive & educational displays such as Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn, bison, golden eagles, great-horned owls, a raccoon, river otter, American badger, Alaskan wolf, grizzly bear, black bears, red fox, Cooper’s hawks, Trumpeter swans & much more! There is a whole room currently under construction that will eventually be a huge wildlife diorama. It will feature painted outdoor murals on the walls and built in wildlife habitat. We also have some Native American artifacts, wildlife skulls & rocks on display as well.
LocationBear River State Park Visitor Center
AvailabilityOpen year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days per week. Closed on a select few winter holidays.
FeesThere are no additional fees.
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Attention: 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. |
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Park Hours:
Visitor Center Hours: 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
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