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About Our Site - Glendo State Park
General
Glendo State Park is a 22,000 acre park in Platte County Wyoming, and exists on and around Glendo Reservoir. The park is administered by the State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails division of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. With 10,000 acres of land and 12,000 acres of water, our park has a wide variety of recreation options, which are open and accessible year-round! We have 45 miles of multi-use, non-motorized trails, which make for excellent hiking and biking for expert and novice trail users alike. Six boat ramps provide seasonal water access for all manner of boaters. If you're looking to fish, Glendo Reservoir is home to one of the best walleye fisheries in the state, along with healthy populations of a variety of other fish, both out on the reservoir and in the tailwaters below the dam.
OUR WATER LEVELS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Before planning your trip, make sure to check our reservoir capacity and elevation here, and then take a look at our pages about boating for information on which ramps are accessible! If you're consideringing an overnight stay, we have over 500 campsites spread across 19 campgrounds to accommodate your needs. Please explore our website for information about campgrounds and amenities, to make sure that you know how and where to find the facilities you are looking for. If you're curious about what makes Glendo special, please take a look at this short message from our superintendent, Brian Johnson.
Directions to the main fee booth
From I-25:
- Take Exit 111 off of I-25, then turn towards the town of Glendo
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Highway 319/ N Yellowstone Highway
- After two blocks, turn left on C Street
- After one block, turn right on Glendo Park Road
- Travel south for about 1.5 miles. The booth is in the middle of the road.
- To get to park headquarters, go past the fee booth and stay on Glendo Park Road for another 2 miles. Headquarters will be on your left, just past the Marina.
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There is a lot to do at Glendo! For details on different facilities and recreation opportunities around the park, please head over to our Activities and Amernities page, where you can find information on everything from boat ramps to campsites. If you're looking for news and program information, please check out the News & Updates page, or find us on Facebook and follow us there. If our webpage doesn't have the answers that you're looking for, please feel free to give our office a call at (307) 735-4433. Thank you for considering us for your next trip outdoors, we look forward to seeing you!
Reservoir Updates - Glendo State Park
Data as of October 31, 2024:
Reservoir Capacity: 25.8% Full
Reservoir elevation: 4591.5
Inflow: 1083.0 cfs
Outflow: 1.0 cfs
Boat Ramps: Closed: Elkhorn, Bennett Hill, Indian Point, Marina
Open: Reno Cove low water, Whiskey Gulch low water,
We are a currently under a fire ban. No wood fires. Gas grills and fire pits are allowed. Charcoal grills with lids are allowed.
UPDATE (10/3/2024):
Access to the North Platte River below the Glendo Power Plant remains closed to vehicular, bicycle, and foot traffic at the river crossing. The estimated time for reopening is not certain, but is looking to be in 2025.
All water systems have been shut off for the year! Please make sure to fill up before you arrive.
All Campgrounds are first come first serve now!!
Press Releases - Glendo State Park
Glendo State Park hosts "Two Boos at Two Moon" evemt, Oct. 28
Glendo State Park is hosting the fourth-annual "Two Boos at Two Moon" Trick-or-Treat Event on Saturday, October 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend as all fees are waived for this event.
Scheduled yearly on the last Saturday in October, the event offers families a fun, safe, and unique way to trick-or-treat. Trick-or-treaters follow a paved path through the west loop of the Two Moon Campground to pick up candy at several stations and admire the spooky scenes and decorations along the way. Decorations are considered more "spooky" than "scary", so trick-or-treaters of all ages are welcome.
The event is a fantastic way to bring together the local communities of Glendo, Wheatland, Douglas, Glenrock, and even Casper and Cheyenne. About 300 visitors attended the event last year -- which is more than the Town of Glendo itself! All of the candy that is given out is donated by local businesses who become event sponsors in return for advertising throughout the event.
"We have a great time hosting this event each year because it is a unique opportunity for folks to come enjoy the park in a different way while safely celebrating Halloween," says Glendo State Park Superintendent Brian Johnson. "We are fortunate to have a community that really supports the event in every aspect and is excited to come back year after year."
Park Staff strives to improve the event each year, and this year is no different. There will be new decorations, more candy, and maybe even activities to enjoy. Although the event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., it is recommended that trick-or-treaters arrive by 7:15 p.m. to allow for plenty of time to explore all of the spooky attractions. Candy and other goodies are while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
View more updates for Glendo State Park!
- Glendo State Park hosts "Two Boos at Two Moon" evemt, Oct. 28 2023-10-06 16:42:35
- Glendo Fire Restrictions 2023-07-18 14:45:18
- River Crossing below Glendo Dam Temporarily Closed 2023-07-05 04:24:03
Trails - Glendo State Park
A new non-motorized single track trail system was created at Glendo in the past few years. Trail construction began in 2010 and has continued until 2015. There are now over 45 miles of trails that are used for mountain biking and hiking. The trails offer an adventure for every person, it doesn’t matter what your skill level is we have something for you. There are three main trailheads and each one offers a different adventure. You could ride along the Glendo Wetlands area and possibly see some turtles or even a muskrat. The eastern and northern part of the trail system will give you the feel of the mountains as you ride through pine and cedar trees. Be on the lookout for Mule Deer and Turkeys as you travel the mountainous trails. The trails offer a view of the park that few people ever see.
Mountain Biking Videos:
- Glendo Brochure
- Glendo Park Map
- First-Come, First-Served, 2024
- Glendo Trail Map GeoPDF
- Trails Map North
- Trails Map South
- Hunting Map
- Bennett Hill
- Broken Arrow
- Colter Bay
- Cottonwood
- Custer Cove
- Elkhorn
- Gravel Point
- Indian Point
- Lakeshore
- Mule Hill
- Red Hills
- Reno Cove
- Sagebrush
- Sandy Beach Dune
- Sandy Beach Willow
- Shelter Point
- Soldier Rock
- Two Moon
- Waters Point
- Whiskey Gulch
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Attention: STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE
Notifications: All Campgrounds are First Come First Serve as of October 1, 2024. Also all seasonal water has been shut off for the year. Please fill up before you arrive due to the water being shut off. All dumpsters have been picked up for the year so there are none out on the park until next Spring. HCB Advisories in Effect ↪ Find Out More ↪ Download Flyer There is currently no flooding of any campsites at this time! Access to North Platte River below Glendo Power Plant in the Wetlands Area is currently closed to vehicular, bicycle, and foot traffic. The park is open year-round for day use and camping. Day use permits are required from 6AM to 10PM, and camping permits are required from 10PM to 6AM. Fee booths are open Mon-Sun, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Otherwise, fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card at canisters and kiosks stationed at park entrances, which are available 24/7. Park Headquarters Hours:
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