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Wildlife Viewing - BEAR RIVER

About:

There are great opportunities to view wildlife throughout Bear River State Park.  Some common species you may encounter are moose, elk, pronghorn antelope, Canada geese, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great-horned owls, Uinta ground squirrels, cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, neotropical migratory birds & more.  Also, don’t forget our captive elk & bison herds!

 

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Nature trails throughout the park

AvailabilityAvailability

Year-round

FeesFees

There are no additional fees.

 

 
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Site Status
 

Notice:

  • 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). 
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Hours
 

Park Hours:

  • 8:00am to sunset, year round

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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Phone Number
 

(307) 789-6547

 
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Location
 

Bear River State Park
601 Bear River Dr.
Evanston, WY 82930

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