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Sinks Canyon State Park
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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.
Sinks Canyon State Park Updates
As fall fades into winter in Sinks Canyon State Park, staff are busy keeping projects moving forward and looking towards the new year.
The cultural surveys have been completed around the proposed site of the via ferrata project on the Sandstone Buttress, and staff are awaiting the results of those surveys. The next step will be to have an engineer conduct a structural analysis of the sandstone area to ensure the integrity of the structure and the safety of guests.
Conversations have also been taking place this fall around the proposed Sunnyside Trail. This multi-use trail is proposed to begin at The Rise and run approximately two miles through the canyon, ending near the State Park/National Forest border.
The trail would welcome hikers, as well as mountain bikers and provide a safe mode of pedestrian travel between The Rise, the Visitor Center and the Popo Agie Campground, as well as up to the climber’s parking lot in the National Forest.
Cultural surveys are scheduled, wildlife impact assessments have been conducted and the trail route is being determined to provide safe pedestrian access and protection for critical wildlife habitats. Because the trail will be near critical Mule Deer habitat, there will be a strict leash law enforced and potential winter closures to ensure Mule Deer are not diverted from their critical feeding grounds.
In preparation for colder weather, the State Park campgrounds and trails have been winterized. This means water has been turned off and many interpretive graphics have been brought in until spring. Both Sawmill and Popo Agie Campgrounds will remain open all year with first-come, first-serve campsites available.
Four all-weather yurts are also accessible year round and are available through the reservation system at https://wyomingstateparks.
Water levels have receded in the Boulder Choke Cave which allow for cave tours! The cave system remains a constant 55 degrees year-round and is accessible all winter long. Cave tours are currently limited to on-demand group requests, however plans are in the works to develop a weekly tour schedule to allow more frequent access to guests. Be watching for more information on tour times and reservations.
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View more updates for Sinks Canyon State Park!
- Sinks Canyon State Park Updates 2022-11-02 05:52:58
- Sinks Canyon State Park receives grant for bear-proof recycling stations 2022-10-21 09:48:14
- Jessica Moore named new Sinks Canyon State Park Superintendent 2022-09-21 20:21:47
- Sinks Canyon State park to host Women Who Hike event 2022-09-06 14:59:35
- Sinks Canyon State Park to host Friday night Summer Series 2022-05-28 16:18:59
- Guernsey State Park to Host Annual Wyoming BioBlitz 2022-05-09 03:03:46
- Sinks Canyon State Park temporarily closes Grade II Wall vicinity 2022-05-09 02:53:04
- Sinks Canyon State Park to host Star Party 2022-05-09 02:29:51
- Sinks Canyon Via Ferrata stakeholder meeting scheduled December 14 2021-12-06 16:01:50
- MATERIALS POSTED, MEETING SCHEDULED FOR VIA FERRATA ROUTE DISCUSSION 2021-11-04 07:26:15
- Wyoming State Parks to host stakeholder meeting to discuss Sinks Canyon Via Ferrata route options 2021-10-15 07:42:52
- Updated Sinks Canyon State Park Master Plan materials available on-line 2021-10-11 11:45:23
- Jared Kail photo presented People's Choice Award at Sinks Canyon Photo contest 2021-09-09 10:33:32
- Reminder: Sinks Canyon Master Plan Informational meeting scheduled Monday 2021-08-25 11:35:08
- Wyoming State Parks to host Sinks Canyon informational meeting Aug. 30 2021-08-16 15:47:13
- Sinks Canyon Concert Series features The Blackhorns, Aug. 20 2021-08-03 13:14:11
- Via Ferrata Proposal for Sinks Canyon Moving Forward 2021-07-21 12:51:58
- Final Sinks Canyon State Park Master Plan Posted 2020-10-21 09:09:59
- Wyoming State Parks Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Volunteer Opportunities, Bike Events 2020-09-17 10:57:12
- Sinks Canyon Run Like a Bighorn Trail Run Postponed 2020-09-11 07:10:42
- Sinks Canyon State Park Master Plan Open for Public Comment 2020-07-17 14:10:28
- Sinks Canyon State Park Schedules Master Plan Public Meeting 2019-10-31 13:58:27
- Simonson, Heller Win Sinks Canyon "Run Like a Bighorn" 10K 2019-09-24 10:35:13
- Sinks Canyon Kids Caving Event Aug. 6-9; Spots Still Available 2019-07-31 12:27:42
- Registration Now Open for 2019 Plein Air in the Parks 2019-07-30 13:45:53
- Sinks Canyon State Park Program Examines Everything Big Horn Sheep 2019-07-16 11:23:40
- Biologist Joe Flower Featured Speaker at Sinks Canyon State Park 2019-07-15 10:17:22
- Sinks State Park History Presentation Features Long-Time Resident 2019-07-10 09:48:23
- Forest Service Rep Featured at Sinks Canyon Speaker Series Presentation 2019-07-03 11:00:07
- Sinks Canyon Speaker Series Features Clair Smith Presentation 2019-06-28 10:36:45
- Sinks Canyon State Park Presents Educational Prehistoric Program 2019-06-25 15:00:28
- Diane Corsick Featured at Sinks Canyon State Park Speaker Series 2019-06-21 11:28:32
- Sinks Canyon State Park Hosts Geology Presentation 2019-06-12 11:16:26
- Sinks Canyon State Park Hosts Rock Program 2019-06-11 10:49:34
- Sinks Canyon State Park to Celebrate Get Outdoors Day 2019-05-31 10:38:43
- Sinks Canyon Master Plan: Public Input Wanted for the "Love Sinks" Workshop 2019-04-02 07:12:21
- Sinks Canyon Climbing Areas Reopened 2018-08-21 07:08:38
- Sinks Canyon Closes Both Upper and Lower Climbing Areas - August 20-23 2018-08-17 13:12:33
- Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for Plein Air in the Parks 2018-08-08 11:07:00
- Temporary Closures at Sinks Canyon State Park 2018-08-02 13:22:29
- Plein Air in the Parks Open for Early Bird Registration 2018-07-23 10:58:52
- Sinks Canyon State Park hosts guided cave adventure, Aug. 7-12 2018-07-19 14:54:30
- Celebrate Sinks Canyon State Park’s final Summer bash with Lander’s own Low Water String Band 2018-07-18 11:48:07
- Sinks Canyon State Park presents program on Great Horned Owl 2018-07-18 11:23:37
- Friday Nights by the Fire: Sinks Canyon State Park Program Focuses on South Pass City 2018-07-12 13:38:47
- Run Like a Bighorn Race Scheduled at Sinks Canyon State Park 2018-07-12 13:28:46
- Two More Sinks Canyon 'Beat the Heat' Hikes Planned 2018-07-12 12:42:11
- Friday Nights by the Fire: Cougars in the Canyon 2018-07-12 08:26:14
- Wildlife Biologist Stan Harter to Host Wildlife Program at Sinks Canyon State Park 2018-07-03 11:26:15
- Sinks Canyon State Park Hosts History of the Canyon Program 2018-07-03 10:45:10
- Sinks Canyon State Park Hosts "Beat the Heat" Educational Hike 2018-07-03 10:41:43
- Sinks Canyon State Park Pavement Improvement Project Begins 2018-06-08 10:59:26
- High water results in Sinks Canyon closures 2017-06-09 10:28:11
- Sinks Canyon State Park- Welcome to our new website! 2017-03-28 14:28:03
- Closed campsites, swinging bridge reopened at Sinks Canyon State Park -0001-11-29 17:00:00
Plein Air in the Parks Event
Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 8:00 AM – Sun, Sep 15, 2019, 1:00 PM MDT
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