Seminoe State Park

Seminoe State Park is a public recreation area located on the northwest side of the Seminoe Reservoir, at the base of the Seminoe Mountains, 35 miles (56 km) north of Sinclair, Carbon County, Wyoming.[3] The state park encompasses 1,639 acres (663 ha) of land and offers access to 19,000 acres (7,700 ha) of water. It is managed by the Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.

Seminoe State Park
Seminoe Dam
Location in Wyoming
LocationCarbon County, Wyoming, United States
Nearest cityCasper, Wyoming
Coordinates42°06′32″N 106°52′13″W[1]
Area20,848 acres (84.37 km2)[2]
Elevation6,390 ft (1,950 m)[1]
DesignationWyoming state park
Established1965
AdministratorWyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
WebsiteSeminoe State Park

History

Following construction of the Seminoe Dam and Reservoir in the 1930s, the state of Wyoming created the state park in 1965 through an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.[4]

Activities and amenities

The park's recreational offerings include two camping areas, swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking.[3] Local wildlife includes bobcats, mule deer, skunks, raccoons, moose, elk, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, rabbits, and bald eagles.[4]

References
  1. "Seminoe State Park". Wyoming Places. Wyoming State Library. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  2. "Table 1. Facilities managed by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails" (PDF). SOAR 2021. Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. p. 12. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  3. "Seminoe State Park". Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. State of Wyoming. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  4. "Seminoe State Park Brochure" (PDF). Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
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