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Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

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Description:

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area (HSSRA) is a small state managed recreation area located approximately 25 miles south of Torrington Wy. The site is one of the only public recreation lakes along the eastern border of Wyoming. HSSRA has overnight camping sites, picnic areas, boat launch ramp, dock, restrooms and playground.

History:

Hawk Springs reservoir and much of the area around the reservoir is owned by the Horse Creek Conservation District. As recreation use at the site increased, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department did the initial development at the reservoir by installing the boat ramp, two restroom facilities, picnic tables, and fire rings. In 1987, the site was named a state recreation area, at which time the Wyoming State Park system agreed to administer the site. The agency further improved the site by expanding the campground, adding an additional restroom, irrigation system, and potable water hydrants. Today, Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails continues to administer and manage the land based recreation opportunities at the site while the Wyoming Game and Fish regulates the recreational usage of the water.

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About Our Site - Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area is a small recreation site administered by the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Division. The site consists of 24 primitive campsites, which are walk-up only, picnic tables and fire rings, boat launching ramp, boat dock, restrooms and playground. There are seasonally operated potable water hydrants. Water based (boating, fishing, swimming) recreation opportunities are the primary activities that bring users to the site. It is a very popular camping destination and has been long been known as place to go fishing along the southeastern border of Wyoming. State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails regulates and manages the land based recreation opportunities at the site while the Wyoming Game and Fish regulates the recreational activities on the water.

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Details: Category: Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

Important Rules & Regulations

Obey all signs and traffic barriers.
Motorized vehicles shall be operated only on established roads.
Use of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
Camping is permitted only in established designated campsites. One camping unit (tent, travel trailer, or motorized vehicle designed for camping) per designated campsite.
Camping is permitted for 14 days in a 30 day period. Valid SPHS&T permits are required.
Quiet hours shall be maintained in all camping areas from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m..
All pets must be kept on a leash.
Fires are permitted only in established metal fire rings and must be extinguished before leaving.
Glass containers must be used in vehicles or camping structures.
Fishing and boating are permitted subject to the regulations of the Wyoming game and Fish Commission.
No fishing within 20 yards of any boat ramp/dock or designated beach area.
Trash must be disposed in provided trash receptacles.
A complete list of rules and regulations is available by calling 307-836-2334 or 307-777-6363.