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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.

 

Gowdy Family’s Legacy Lives On at Curt Gowdy State Park

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Feb. 4, 2026 – The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources honors the life and legacy of Geraldine “Jerre” Ophelia Gowdy, who passed away Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 101, and recognizes the enduring contributions of the Gowdy family to Curt Gowdy State Park.

Jerre Gowdy, the late broadcaster and Wyoming native Curt Gowdy's wife, was a devoted philanthropist whose vision, generosity, and commitment helped shape Curt Gowdy State Park into a welcoming and inspiring place for visitors of all ages. For more than five decades, the Gowdy family has worked in close partnership with Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Legislature, and private partners to support meaningful park enhancements that reflect Curt Gowdy’s deep love for Wyoming and the outdoors.

Among the family’s most significant contributions are the park’s visitor center, iconic entry archway, and the creation of Little House on the Park, a one-of-a-kind children’s space designed to inspire kindness, curiosity, and a lifelong connection to nature. Little House opened in 2023 and was dedicated in 2024 as a family legacy honoring Curt and Jerre Gowdy.

In 2013, Jerre Gowdy and her daughter, Cheryl Gowdy, established the Curt Gowdy State Park Family Fund to ensure continued stewardship and support of the park for future generations.

“The Gowdy family’s impact on Curt Gowdy State Park is profound and lasting,” said Nick Neylon, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “Jerre’s life of service and the family’s continued commitment embody the spirit of generosity, community, and outdoor appreciation that Wyoming State Parks strives to foster statewide.”

Wyoming State Parks extends its condolences to the Gowdy family and expresses deep gratitude for their extraordinary partnership and dedication to preserving one of Wyoming’s beloved state parks.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Curt Gowdy State Park Family Fund through the Wyoming Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, at 1472 N. 5th St., Suite 201, Laramie, WY 82072.

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Figure 1: Geraldine “Jerre” Ophelia Gowdy of Boston and Palm Beach, Fla., passes at 101, January 27, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2: Curt Gowdy State Park's visitor center and entry archway were made possible through the support of the Gowdy family and continue to welcome visitors to the park.

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Figure 3: Little House on the Park opened in 2023 and was dedicated in 2024 in honor of Curt and Jerre Gowdy.

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Figure 4: Jerre Gowdy (left) and Cheryl Gowdy (right) stand at the center of the ribbon cutting during the opening of Little House on the Park, joined by family members, community leaders, and partners.

Contact: Nick Neylon, (307) 431-4866; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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Site Status
 

Attention:

No current fire restrictions.
As always, please use caution and always make sure fires are completely put out.  Let's keep Wyoming safe!

 

 

All sites are currently first come, first serve.  May 15th 2026, sites are by reservation only.  

The water is turned off in the park.  Please come prepared with water.  

NEW FOR 2025 HYNDS LODGE AND AMPHITHEATER RENTALS:  You can begin booking your 2025 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: May 1st - Sept  (unless otherwise stated below)

  • Sunday-Thursday
    • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
    • Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. -  7 p.m.
    • August 22nd-August 31st, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visitor Center: October 3rd - October 16th  

  • Tuesday-Sunday
    • 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Visitor Center: October 17th - October 31st

  • Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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 Visitor Center November 1st - Mid-April TBD

  • Thursday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
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Little House Kid's Activity House

Closed for season starting Labor Day.

Campstore- Stone Camp store is closed for the season.  

Map

Phone Number
 

307-632-7946

 
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Location
 

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

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