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Wyoming State Parks is interested in adding camping opportunities at Bear River State Park. Please download the following flyer to find out more:

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Bear River State Park is a 324 acre day use only park. It is home to small herds of bison and elk and boasts several miles of both paved and packed gravel trails. The Bear River State Park Visitor Center is hosts taxidermy displays that showcase Wyoming’s impressive array of wildlife as well as live native snakes. The Visitor Center provides travelers with state of Wyoming tourism information.

Wyoming State Parks to Host Public Forum for Proposed Projects at Bear River State Park

EVANSTON, Wyo. – Sept. 18, 2026 – The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will host a public forum to share information and gather feedback on a proposed expansion of the visitor center at Bear River State Park.

This project aims to enhance recreation and education opportunities at Bear River State Park by improving visitor services, interpretive exhibits, and dedicated meeting and learning spaces, and to serve as a launch point for recreation in southwest Wyoming. Most importantly, it would connect travelers with the many communities, attractions, and experiences that make the state unique.

During the forum, Wyoming State Parks staff will present preliminary concepts and planning information for the proposed visitor center and invite public feedback to help guide potential next steps in the project development process. The event will provide park users and residents with an opportunity to learn more about how the new facility could support visitor experiences and natural resource education at Bear River.

The public meeting will be held:

Date: Sept. 28, 2026

Time: 5-7 p.m open house, with presentations at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Location: Bear River Greenway Pavilion, 75 Bear River Drive, Evanston, WY 82930

“This proposed visitor center expansion is a tremendous opportunity to enhance educational and recreational experiences at Bear River State Park,” said Greg Devereaux, district manager for Wyoming State Parks. “Local feedback is essential to ensure the final design best serves the people of Wyoming and its guests for generations to come.”

Those unable to attend in person can review presentation materials and submit feedback through an online public comment form available at wyoparks.wyo.gov/BearRiver following the meeting.

For more information, contact Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Greg Devereaux, district manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Figure 1: Bear River at Bear River State Park.