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About - Curt Gowdy State Park: 

 

Curt Gowdy is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 24 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. Take State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road) to Granite Springs Road .

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Curt Gowdy State Park has seven sections of richly varied landscape, flora and fauna decorate the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The beautiful attractions within Curt Gowdy State Park are near the crossroads of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25. There are three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow. Granite offers excellent rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing as well as space for water sports. Crystal, the smallest of the reservoirs, has shoreline fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.

Also, enjoy boating while at Crystal (15 horsepower limit). North Crow Reservoir is located 5 miles west of the Headquarters Building. This is an unimproved fishing area. There are no picnic tables, water supply, comfort stations, and is day-use only. All campsites are by reservation only. Aspen Grove campground is next to a free public horse corral for those visitors who would like to camp with horses.

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Within the park is Hynds Lodge, which is listed on the National Register, and an amphitheater available for concerts, theater productions, and many other cultural activities. The area is one of low-lying meadows, gently rolling hills and massive steep granite formations. Wildlife abounds and birdwatchers will be treated to a variety of non-native birds.

 

Curt Gowdy State Park Seeks Next Round of Feedback on Future Improvements to Trails and Facilities

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Oct. 9, 2026 - Wyoming State Parks is developing a Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan to guide recreation, management, and investment decisions for the next 10 to 15 years. As one of the system’s most visited recreation destinations, the Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan will respond to new challenges and opportunities. 


Curt Gowdy is considering adding a showerhouse, a disc golf course, a strider park, and trails; upgrading day-use areas and the amphitheater; and much more. Wyoming State Parks is considering changes across multiple areas throughout the Park, as well as land acquisition, operations management to protect visitors and natural resources, and expanded education and interpretation opportunities. 


How to Participate

Wyoming State Parks invites the public to continue helping shape the future of Curt Gowdy State Park. This effort provides visitors and community members with an opportunity to directly influence how Curt Gowdy State Park evolves. 

 

Find Us at an Open House

Review the recommendations, speak with project team members, and provide feedback through interactive activities at one of these open houses. Each event will be the same.

  • Mon., October 26 (5–7 p.m.) —  Wyoming State Museum — 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
  • Tues., October 27 (5–7 p.m.) — Wyoming Territorial Prison (Historic Horse Barn Building) — 975 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, WY 82070 
  • Wed., October 28 (5–7 p.m.) — Curt Gowdy State Park (Visitor Center) —1264 Granite Springs Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009

 

Take the Questionnaire by November 20 at: Engage Now! | Curt Gowdy Master Plan 2025 (Bit.ly/CurtGowdyMP)


About Curt Gowdy State Park

Established in 1971 and located between Cheyenne and Laramie along Happy Jack Road, Curt Gowdy State Park is one of Wyoming’s most visited recreation destinations, welcoming more than half a million visitors annually. The 3,552-acre park encompasses three historic reservoirs (Granite Springs, Crystal, and North Crow) that supply drinking water to Cheyenne and provide a scenic backdrop for year-round outdoor activities. As a premier mountain biking and outdoor recreation area, Curt Gowdy’s visitation has surged by 27% since 2019, creating new challenges and opportunities for sustainable park management. The Master Plan will serve as a long-term roadmap to guide management, improvements, and decision-making for the park. Sign up to stay up to date and receive future notifications for input opportunities at Sign Up | Curt Gowdy Master Plan 2025.


For additional information, please contact Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Adam McKay, park superintendent, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Figure 1: Site improvements at the Hidden Falls Trailhead include a new restroom, an accessible picnic shelter, isolated picnic options, and formalized parking for improved visitor experiences while visiting one of the Park’s busiest trails.  

 

 

 

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Attention:

HCB Advisories

In Effect 9/30/2026

Location: Granite Springs Reservoir: West Causeway

Avoid contact with water in the vicinity of the bloom, Do not ingest water from the bloom, Rinse fish with clean water and eat only the fillet portion, Avoid water spray from the bloom, Do not allow pets or livestock to drink water near the bloom, eat bloom material, or lick fur after contact.

If people, pets, or livestock come into contact with a bloom,
rinse off with clean water as soon as possible and contact a doctor or veterinarian.

Visit: Bit.ly/WyoHCB2026 for more information and to help report sightings.

 

Hunting rules are updated in the hunting section of this website, for 2026.

Reminder, early season archery (September) is only allowed at North Crow, starting the Tuesday after Labor Day.  See our hunting section for the rules for the regular season.


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As always, please use caution and always make sure fires are completely put out.  Let's keep Wyoming safe!

 

 

Notice: 

End of Season Closures & Facilities Updates: 

As of September 30, 2026

​●  Potable Water at Hynds Lodge, Granite Reservoir, and Crystal Reservoir will be shut off.

​● Potable Water will continue to be available ​at the Visitor Center for use year-round. This includes the water fountains, showers, sinks, and toilets.   

All campsites are first come, first serve.

 

You can begin booking your Hynds Lodge and Amphitheater rentals one year in advance.  Ex. If you want to book Hynds Lodge for June 1, 2025, you can begin booking June 1, 2024.  For reservations, please go HERE

 

Please call ahead for details before hunting in the park.  Curt Gowdy is open to deer hunting, with ARCHERY equipment ONLY, during the rifle season.  This does not include the whole park, we will have updated hunting area maps by mid-September.  We highly recommend visiting the visitor center to get detailed maps.  Hunting laws are strictly enforced.  The only exception is North Crow, which is open to ARCHERY hunting ONLY, starting the Tuesday after Labor Day.  Please refer to Wyoming Game and Fish season dates.   

 

SPECIAL NOTE: Curt Gowdy State Park does NOT have a trailer dump station.  There are two local dump stations, each roughly 24 miles from the park.  To the east, in Cheyenne, there is a dump station at the South East Wyoming Welcome Center, 5611 High Plains Road Cheyenne, WY 82007, open 24hrs, free of charge.  The second is located west of the park at the Wyoming Territorial Prison 975 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, WY. Exit 311 off I-80. Located at the South end of the parking lot, cost is $10, open May 1 until October.  

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Hours
 

Park is open 365 days, 24hrs (with camping permit)

Visitor Center: 

  • Starting October 17th
    • Closed Monday's and Tuesday's - 9-4:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday
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We have self pay options with cash, at the flag pole at the visitor center.  Credit card self pay can be done at the kiosk in the bottom floor of the visitor center, across from the Granite fee booth, and across from the Crystal fee booth.

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Little House Kid's Activity House

Closed for the season September 6th, 2026.

Campstore- Stone Camp store is closed for the season.  Opening TBD

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Phone Number
 

307-632-7946

 
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Curt Gowdy State Park
1264 Granite Springs Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009

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