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Wildlife Viewing - BEAR RIVER
 

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Wildlife Viewing - BEAR RIVER

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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!

 

LocationLocation

Nature trails throughout the park

AvailabilityAvailability

Year-round

FeesFees

There are no additional fees.

 

 
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Site Status

 

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. 

More Information Here

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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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