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The history of Buffalo Bill Reservoir and “Cody Country” is rooted in the rich lore of the old West. Buffalo Bill State Park was named for Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, famous as a wild west showman, promoter and developer. He first came to the region in the 1870s as a guide for a survey expedition and spent the next 20 years guiding and sponsoring hunting parties in the area.
“Buffalo Bill” Cody was influential in bringing irrigation and agricultural development into the area and founded the town in 1896 that bears his name. Some of the land now occupied by Buffalo Bill State Park was originally owned by Colonel Cody and was acquired from him by the federal government to implement the reservoir project.
Work began on the dam in 1905. When completed in 1910, it was the highest dam in the world at 325 feet. Buffalo Bill State Park was established in 1957 and provided recreational areas and facilities along the original shoreline. In 1993, an eight-year project was completed that raised the crest of the dam 25 feet and increased the reservoir storage capacity. The enlarged reservoir inundated the former recreation areas and required removal of the old park facilities. Buffalo Bill State Park has been redeveloped as part of that project.
Wyoming State Parks withdraws plan for40 temporary campsites near Bartlett Lane at Buffalo Bill State Park
August 10, 2021
Wyoming State Parks withdraws plan for 40 temporary campsites near Bartlett Lane at Buffalo Bill State Park
An informational meeting was held last night to hear from local residents regarding 40 temporary campsites near Bartlett Lane at Buffalo Bill State Park.
"After considering an abundance of public concerns we decided to scratch the temporary campsites near Bartlett Lane", said Brooks Jordan, Wyoming State Parks District Manager. "Capacity and overcrowding will still be an issue at Buffalo Bill State Park, however we believe we can address these issues by offering temporary campsites at the North Fork Campground and near the South Shore boat ramp."
Buffalo Bill State Park will kick off a formal master planning process this fall or early winter, which will help guide the future use and development of the park. Considerable public input and stakeholder engagement will be part of the master planning process.
"The future Buffalo Bill State Park master plan will be critical to balancing the needs of our visitors, the local community, and growing the local economy and tourism product", said Dave Glenn, Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director. “We look forward to working with all constituents, and local community leaders to create, and implement a plan we can all be proud of.”
Information about the master plan process and how to participate will be available in the coming months. For more information, contact Wyoming State Parks District Manager Brooks Jordan at 307-431-9921.
View more updates for Buffalo Bill State Park!
- Wyoming State Parks withdraws plan for40 temporary campsites near Bartlett Lane at Buffalo Bill State Park 2021-08-10 15:13:49
- Buffalo Bill State Park Visitor Center hosts Great Dam Day 2021-08-10 15:11:17
- Wyoming State Parks to host public meeting regarding new temporary campsites at BBSP 2021-08-04 09:27:39
- Buffalo Bill State Park to Host Bear Lecture 2021-07-30 15:29:25
- Buffalo Bill Youth Fishing Derby August 7th 2021-07-29 09:24:11
- Buffalo Bill State Park to host Osprey presentation June 26 2021-06-22 12:00:48
- Forest Service aerial operations begin at Buffalo Bill Reservoir 2021-06-22 11:58:37
- Buffalo Bill State Park to host Game and Fish biologist fisheries talk 2021-06-02 10:32:48
- Plein Air in the Parks Award Winners Announced 2020-09-04 13:18:28
- Free Public Events at Plein Air in the Parks 2020-08-25 13:52:31
- Buffalo Bill Visitor Center Celebrates 26th Anniversary During Great Dam Day 2020-08-07 08:32:45
- Registration Underway for Buffalo Bill State Park Youth Fishing Derby 2020-07-17 13:01:00
- Registration Now Open for Plein Air in the Parks 2020-07-10 09:39:01
- Boaters at BBSP Urged to Be Aware of Aerial Water Dipping 2019-09-06 12:13:52
- Buffalo Bill State Park Celebrates Great Dam Day 2019-08-02 13:55:48
- Biologist to Discuss Fisheries Management at BBSP Presentation 2019-07-16 11:18:15
- Registration Underway for Buffalo Bill State Park Youth Fishing Derby 2019-07-16 11:12:31
- Buffalo Bill State Park Host Plein Air Paint Out Event 2019-07-16 11:07:06
- Buffalo Bill State Park Hosts Osprey Presentation 2019-05-31 11:32:12
- Buffalo Bill State Park Hosts Great Dam Day, Aug. 18 2018-08-06 13:54:43
- Buffalo Bill hosts Youth Fishing Derby 2018-07-18 11:30:21
- Buffalo Bill State Park Hosts Osprey Presentation 2018-06-05 13:51:02
- CANCELLED: Buffalo Bill State Park hosts Eagle presentation, Sept. 16 2017-09-08 11:08:59
- Buffalo Bill State Park celebrates Great Dam Day 2017-08-17 08:07:02
- Wyoming Bears is the topic of next Buffalo Bill State Park Presentation 2017-08-14 09:37:35
- Buffalo Bill State Park hosts Trout Fisheries presentation 2017-07-27 13:43:53
- Buffalo Bill State Park presentation addresses upcoming Eclipse 2017-07-19 08:35:34
- Buffalo Bill State Park Hosts S'Mores Get-together 2017-07-06 08:32:45
- Buffalo Bill State Park hosts Osprey presentation 2017-06-15 08:16:14
- Buffalo Bill State Park hosts "S'mores Get-Together" 2017-06-08 09:19:40
- Buffalo Bill State Park hosts S'mores Get-Together 2017-05-26 07:56:26
- Buffalo Bill State Park - Welcome to our new Website! 2017-03-28 14:28:03
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Camping in Wyoming State Parks now open to ALL visitors. Social distancing guidelines in place. |
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May 1 - September 30: Everything Open - Water and Showers weather dependent in May and September. Office hours 7am-7pm, Park open 24 hours a day to visitors; these hours vary as well due to seasonal employee personnel availability. October - April: North Fork Campground Closed; Sheep Mountain Day Use Area Closed; Rest of park open to camping and day use, ALL water systems turned off for the winter season.
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