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Keyhole Public Forum
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host the third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center in the Coulter Bay Area at Keyhole State Park, on May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Moorecroft Branch Public Library.

 

Attention:

All boat docks have been pulled for the season.

 

- - - - -
Water is Off:
Until May 2026

Closed:

Shower House
Seasonal closure

 

 

 

  • Camping reservation season is May 15th - September 15th. All campsites are first come, first served outside of this time period. Cabins in Tatanka may be reserved year-round through Reserve.Wyoming.Gov. A reservation is needed 48 hours in advance during the off-season.
  • Docks and water systems are typically available annually from May 15th - October 15th (weather permitting).
  • RV dump station is available seasonally, weather dependent.
  • Fish cleaning station is available seasonally.
  • Call 307-756-3596 to check current availability.
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Hours

 
  • Our site is open year-round.
  • Our fee booths (card only) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the booths are closed, please use the automated fee machines (card only) located at every entrance or the fee canister (cash/check only) at the Headquarters entrance to pay fees.
  • The shower house is currently closed.

 

Map

Phone Number

 

307-756-3596

 

Map

 Location

 

 Keyhole State Park
 22 Marina Rd
 Moorcroft, WY 82721

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Site Status

 
Keyhole Public Forum
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host the third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center in the Coulter Bay Area at Keyhole State Park, on May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Moorecroft Branch Public Library.

 

Attention:

All boat docks have been pulled for the season.

 

- - - - -
Water is Off:
Until May 2026

Closed:

Shower House
Seasonal closure

 

 

 

  • Camping reservation season is May 15th - September 15th. All campsites are first come, first served outside of this time period. Cabins in Tatanka may be reserved year-round through Reserve.Wyoming.Gov. A reservation is needed 48 hours in advance during the off-season.
  • Docks and water systems are typically available annually from May 15th - October 15th (weather permitting).
  • RV dump station is available seasonally, weather dependent.
  • Fish cleaning station is available seasonally.
  • Call 307-756-3596 to check current availability.
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Hours

 
  • Our site is open year-round.
  • Our fee booths (card only) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the booths are closed, please use the automated fee machines (card only) located at every entrance or the fee canister (cash/check only) at the Headquarters entrance to pay fees.
  • The shower house is currently closed.

 

Map

Phone Number

 

307-756-3596

 

Map

 Location

 

 Keyhole State Park
 22 Marina Rd
 Moorcroft, WY 82721

↪ Get Directions

 

 

 
 

About - Keyhole State Park

Description:

 

Keyhole State Park is located on the western edge of the famed Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft, and is easily accessed off I-90 at exit 165. The Keyhole Dam, an earthfill structure, was completed by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1952. Within site of Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park is a mecca for both resident and migrating birds of all species, and offers excellent fishing for walleye, catfish, smallmouth bass, and northern pike.


History:

The Keyhole area centers on the reservoir, approximately 14,720 acres of water recreation opportunity. The elevation at Keyhole is 4,100 feet. Seasons are comparatively mild, with great weather from spring through fall, and some of the finest ice fishing in the state during the winter months. Keyhole State Park was named for the “Keyhole” livestock brand that was used by two brothers by the name of McKean. They established a ranch in the area.

 
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Site Status

 
Keyhole Public Forum
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host the third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center in the Coulter Bay Area at Keyhole State Park, on May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Moorecroft Branch Public Library.

 

Attention:

All boat docks have been pulled for the season.

 

- - - - -
Water is Off:
Until May 2026

Closed:

Shower House
Seasonal closure

 

 

 

  • Camping reservation season is May 15th - September 15th. All campsites are first come, first served outside of this time period. Cabins in Tatanka may be reserved year-round through Reserve.Wyoming.Gov. A reservation is needed 48 hours in advance during the off-season.
  • Docks and water systems are typically available annually from May 15th - October 15th (weather permitting).
  • RV dump station is available seasonally, weather dependent.
  • Fish cleaning station is available seasonally.
  • Call 307-756-3596 to check current availability.
exclamation

Hours

 
  • Our site is open year-round.
  • Our fee booths (card only) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the booths are closed, please use the automated fee machines (card only) located at every entrance or the fee canister (cash/check only) at the Headquarters entrance to pay fees.
  • The shower house is currently closed.

 

Map

Phone Number

 

307-756-3596

 

Map

 Location

 

 Keyhole State Park
 22 Marina Rd
 Moorcroft, WY 82721

↪ Get Directions

 

 

 
 

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Keyhole State Park offers swimming, hiking, boating, water skiing, bird-watching and fishing. Some of the state’s largest fish have been caught at Keyhole. You can also reserve one of our 3 group shelters to host weddings, family get togethers and company picnics. Keyhole State Park is located on the western edge of the Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft, and is easily accessed off I-90 at exit 165. Travel north 6 miles and the entrance to Park Headquarters will be on your left. Keyhole State Park has 10 campgrounds, all of which are reservation only.

 

Wyoming State Parks to Host Third Public Forum Updating the Public About Proposed Projects at Keyhole State Park

MOORCROFT, Wyo. – May 4, 2026 - The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host a third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center at Keyhole State Park.

The proposed Visitor Center aims to enhance recreation and education opportunities at Keyhole State Park by providing improved visitor services, interpretive exhibits, and a community gathering space for local small groups, and to be a launch point for recreation at Keyhole State Park.  

This forum follows up on an April meeting at the Pine Haven Community Center that presented a revised concept for the Visitor Center proposal, building on feedback received in January 2026. The event will again invite conversation to guide next steps in the project development process and give park users and residents an opportunity to learn more about how the new facility will support visitor experiences and natural resource education at Keyhole.

The public meeting will be held:

Date: May. 12, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Moorcroft Branch Public Library, 105 E. Converse Street, Moorcroft, WY 82721

“We are looking forward to continued conversations surrounding how a visitor center can better serve the local community and Keyhole State Park users,” said Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager for the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. “We appreciate the dialogue fostered throughout this process and welcome continued engagement from our visitors and partners, including the Bureau of Reclamation, as we craft plans for enriching experiences at the park.”

Those unable to attend in person can review the presentation materials and submit feedback via an online public comment form at wyoparks.wyo.gov/keyhole under the Proposed Visitor Center tab.

For more information, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov/keyhole or contact Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Misty Moore, district manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contacts: 

Carly-Ann Carruthers, (307) 777-6968; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Misty Moore, (307) 620-0331; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

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exclamation

Site Status

 
Keyhole Public Forum
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host the third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center in the Coulter Bay Area at Keyhole State Park, on May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Moorecroft Branch Public Library.

 

Attention:

All boat docks have been pulled for the season.

 

- - - - -
Water is Off:
Until May 2026

Closed:

Shower House
Seasonal closure

 

 

 

  • Camping reservation season is May 15th - September 15th. All campsites are first come, first served outside of this time period. Cabins in Tatanka may be reserved year-round through Reserve.Wyoming.Gov. A reservation is needed 48 hours in advance during the off-season.
  • Docks and water systems are typically available annually from May 15th - October 15th (weather permitting).
  • RV dump station is available seasonally, weather dependent.
  • Fish cleaning station is available seasonally.
  • Call 307-756-3596 to check current availability.
exclamation

Hours

 
  • Our site is open year-round.
  • Our fee booths (card only) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the booths are closed, please use the automated fee machines (card only) located at every entrance or the fee canister (cash/check only) at the Headquarters entrance to pay fees.
  • The shower house is currently closed.

 

Map

Phone Number

 

307-756-3596

 

Map

 Location

 

 Keyhole State Park
 22 Marina Rd
 Moorcroft, WY 82721

↪ Get Directions

 

 

 
 

Maps & Brochures - Keyhole State Park

 

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exclamation

Site Status

 
Keyhole Public Forum
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host the third public forum to update the public and gather feedback on a proposed visitor center in the Coulter Bay Area at Keyhole State Park, on May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Moorecroft Branch Public Library.

 

Attention:

All boat docks have been pulled for the season.

 

- - - - -
Water is Off:
Until May 2026

Closed:

Shower House
Seasonal closure

 

 

 

  • Camping reservation season is May 15th - September 15th. All campsites are first come, first served outside of this time period. Cabins in Tatanka may be reserved year-round through Reserve.Wyoming.Gov. A reservation is needed 48 hours in advance during the off-season.
  • Docks and water systems are typically available annually from May 15th - October 15th (weather permitting).
  • RV dump station is available seasonally, weather dependent.
  • Fish cleaning station is available seasonally.
  • Call 307-756-3596 to check current availability.
exclamation

Hours

 
  • Our site is open year-round.
  • Our fee booths (card only) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the booths are closed, please use the automated fee machines (card only) located at every entrance or the fee canister (cash/check only) at the Headquarters entrance to pay fees.
  • The shower house is currently closed.

 

Map

Phone Number

 

307-756-3596

 

Map

 Location

 

 Keyhole State Park
 22 Marina Rd
 Moorcroft, WY 82721

↪ Get Directions

 

 

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