good wind protection and some protected areas for tying boats. Approximately 100 sites.

• Two Moon—Our largest and best camping area with many pine trees for shade and wind protection. Located on a bluff overlooking the lake with no access to the shoreline by foot. Most sites are leveled with paved roads through the area. Approximately 200 sites; 23 are reservable.

• Sandy Beach—A large area with many trees above the high waterline and approximately 2 miles of sandy beach for swimming, waterskiing, etc. Vehicles prohibited from shoreline. Area includes many designated campsites, as well as a day-use and tent camping beach area. No protection for tying boats. Area is exposed to wind.

• Elk Horn—Boat launching area with limited camping spaces with some shade trees. Close access to lake with mud shoreline. The boat ramp is a short season ramp normally unusable in early July because of receding water levels. Approximately 20 sites.

• Reser vable Shelters—Available for an additional fee. Contact park office for more information.

GlendoState Park

WYOMING STATE PARKS, HISTORIC SITES & TRAILS

Glendo State Park is best known for its excellent

boating opportunities, with plenty of areas for

water-skiing and fishing.

Glendo State Park is administered by the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites, Wyoming Department of State Parks

and Cultural Resources. http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/

HistoryGlendo State Park is found in one of Wyoming’s most historic areas. Spanish Diggings, suggesting a large area of aboriginal activity, lie just a few miles east of the reservoir.

Tipi rings and a variety of cultural artifacts from the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Oglala and Brule Sioux tribes can still be found at Glendo State Park and the surrounding area. Remember though, removing artifacts is unlawful.

Glendo Dam construction began in 1954. The dam was completed in 1957 and the power plant in 1958. The dam is an earth fill structure 2,096 feet long and 167 feet high.

Camping • Red Hills and Waters Point—Camping areas have some shade trees and close access to the lake with a rock and gravel shoreline and protected bay for tying boats. Grounds are not very level and sites are exposed to the wind. Approximately 45 sites.

• Reno Cove—Boat launching area with limited camping area and few shade trees. Close access to lake with rock and mud shoreline. Protected bay for tying boats. Grounds are not level and sites are exposed to wind. Approximately 30 sites.

• Custer Cover, Soldier Rock and Colter Bay—Camping areas with shade trees and close access to lake with mud and rock shoreline. Protected bay for tying boats. Some level sites with fair protection from the wind. Approximately 40 sites.

• Whiskey Gulch and Sagebrush—Large camping areas along the south side of a large bay with good access to shoreline of mud and gravel. Shade trees and lots of grass. Level sites with

park FeesDaily Use Fees must be paid for each day per vehicle. Annual daily use permits may also be purchased.

Overnight Camping Fees must be paid each day, per vehicle. Annual camping permits are also available.

Annual permits are available at all the parks and sites as well as various selling agents around the state. Permits can also be bought from the convenience of your own home by calling 1-877-WYO-PARK, or at www.wyo-park.com.

park rulesObey signs, traffic barriers and speed limits• Motorized vehicles shall be operated only on roads, • trails or areas designated for such use. A valid driver’s license or learner’s permit is required.Use of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.• Camping in designated camping sites is restricted to • one camping unit (tent, travel trailer or motor vehicle designed for camping) plus two licensed vehicles (car or boat, RV trailer) plus a maximum of 10 people (immediate family members, kids, grandparents, etc. of permit holder) may exceed this number.Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 consecutive • days. Valid camping permits are required.Quiet shall be maintained in all camping areas from • 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.All pets must be kept on a leash• Fires are permitted in provided fireplaces/grills and • must be extinguished before leaving.Glass containers must be used in vehicles or camping • structures.Fishing and boating are permitted subject to • the regulations of the Wyoming Game and Fish CommissionNo fishing within 20 yards of any boat ramp/dock or • designated beach areaPark dumpsters are for park refuse only – litter and • trash must be disposed of in provided containers.A complete list of rules and regulations is available • at the Park office.

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State Park

Muddy Bay

Goose Islands

Goose Bay

Bennett Hill

Waters Point

Glendo Reservoir

Custer Cover

Whiskey Gulch

Red Canyon

Meadowdale Road

Patton Creek Road

Elk Horn Area

Muddy Bay Nature Trail

Burnt Wagon Broken Arrow

Hytrek Draw

Narrows Bluff

Glendo Dam Nature Trail

Glendo Power Plant (USBR)

NORTH PLATTE

RIVER

(15 miles to Guernsey

Reservoir)

Park Headquarters & Ranger Station

Marina

Sandy Beach Campground

Two Moon Campground

Shelter Point Campground

Sagebrush Campground

Whiskey Gulch Campground

Whiskey Gulch Boat Ramp

Whiskey Entrance Station

Town of Glendo (Exit 311)

Airport Entrance Station

Red Hills Campground

Reno Cove Campground

Reno Cabin Area

(private cabins)

Soldier Rock Area

Custer Cove Campground

Colter Bay Area

Mule Hill Area

32 miles to Wheatland

103 miles to Cheyenne

ADA

Boat ramp

Camping

Dam

Drinking Water

Group Picnic Shelter

Park Headquarters

Phone

Picnic Area

Playground

Restrooms

Trailer Sanitary Station

Viewing area

Visitor Information

No-vehicle area

Public access

Railroad

Gravel road

Paved road

Indian Point

PHONE NUMBERSEMERGENCY ..................................................... 911Park Headquarters ........................... (307) 735-4433