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About Our Site - Sinks Canyon State Park

 

Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River. The site is named after distinct geologic phenomena in which the Popo Agie river disappears into a limestone cavern and reappears a quarter mile down canyon in a placid pool filled with 8 - 12 lb. rainbow trout. The site has a variety of natural habitats which creates diversity of flora and fauna. The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.

Wyoming State Parks and Sinks Canyon WILD to Host Public Forum for Proposed Project at Sinks Canyon State Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

Wyoming State Parks and Sinks Canyon WILD to Host Public Forum for Proposed Project at Sinks Canyon State Park

 

LANDER, Wyo. – Nov. 3, 2025 - The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, in partnership with Sinks Canyon WILD, will host a public forum to provide information and gather feedback on a proposed Visitor Center project at Sinks Canyon State Park.

 

The forum will allow park visitors and community members to learn more about the proposal and share their perspectives. Wyoming State Parks staff will be available to discuss the park’s planning process and listen to attendees' input.

 

Public feedback will help inform ongoing discussions as Wyoming State Parks considers future opportunities at Sinks Canyon State Park. 

 

The public meeting details are as follows:

 

Date: Dec. 1, 2025

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Wind River Room, Inn at Lander Travelodge, 260 Grandview Dr., Lander, WY 82520

 

“Community feedback is vital as we plan for the future of Sinks Canyon,” said Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager for the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. “These discussions help ensure that future projects reflect our visitors' and partners' needs and values.”

 

Sinks Canyon WILD will co-host this event, a unifying voice for Lander citizens who desire to protect Sinks Canyon’s wildlife, wildlands, and cultural resources while promoting low-impact, dispersed recreation. Learn more at sinkscanyonwild.org. 

 

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

 

For more information, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov/sinkscanyon or contact Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Jessica Moore, park superintendent, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Sinks Canyon WILD at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

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Figure 1: The Sinks Canyon State Park Visitor Center. Figure 2: The Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River at Sinks Canyon State Park, near the Visitor Center. 
 

Contacts: 

Carly-Ann Carruthers, (307) 777-6968; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jessica Moore, (307) 332-6333; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Sinks Canyon WILD, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

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Site Status
 

Attention: Water is off for the season in the Popo Agie Campground.

All campsites and the Sawmill Shelter are now first-come, first served.

Yurts are available on the reservation system, and must be reserved 48 hours in advance. 

The Visitor Center is closed for the season. 

 

Please Note: Water has been turned off in the Popo Agie Campground on Oct 30th, 2025. 

Yurts are availalbe year round through the reservation system. 

Campsites are reservation only May 1st-Sept 30th.
Sites 12 and 15 in the Popo Agie Campground are first come first-served year round.

Sawmill Shelter can be reserved through the reservation system May 1st-Sept 30th. 

Campsites and the Sawmill Shelter are first-come first served, Oct 1st - April 30th. 
Campsite and shelter access is weather dependent. 
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Hours
 
  • Facilities are open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. After 10pm, all campground visitors must be staying at the campground.
  • The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23 through September 1.

 

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307-332-6333 Headquarters

307-332-3077 Visitor Center (June-August) 

 
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 Sinks Canyon State Park
 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd
 Lander, WY 82520

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