Many of Wyoming’s best lakes for camping, boating and family recreation are anchored by state parks – with campgrounds, beaches, marinas and boat ramps that make a weekend on the water easy. This guide rounds up the top Wyoming state park lakes and what each offers. Every lake links to a full guide in our Wyoming Lakes Database.
Glendo State Park
Glendo Reservoir is Wyoming’s water-sports star – sandy beaches, marinas and warm open water on the North Platte, plus top walleye fishing, just off I-25 near Cheyenne.
Boysen State Park
Boysen Reservoir offers big open water, great walleye fishing and the dramatic Wind River Canyon at its doorstep, in the center of the state.
Seminoe State Park
Seminoe Reservoir pairs walleye and trout fishing with remote red-rock scenery and even sand dunes – a wild, uncrowded escape near Rawlins.
Buffalo Bill State Park
Buffalo Bill Reservoir near Cody combines trout fishing, windsurfing and a historic dam on the scenic road to Yellowstone’s East Entrance.
Keyhole State Park
Keyhole Reservoir in the northeast offers walleye and pike fishing, great birding, and views of Devils Tower nearby.
Bighorn Canyon & the national-park lakes
Beyond the state parks, federal lands hold spectacular lakes: Bighorn Lake in its national recreation area, Flaming Gorge, and the Yellowstone and Grand Teton park lakes.
Planning a state-park lake trip
Wyoming State Parks charge a day-use fee (or annual permit), and campgrounds are popular – reserve ahead for summer weekends and holidays. A Wyoming fishing license is required to fish. Most of these lakes are big and wind-driven, so check the forecast and wear a life jacket.
See all the best lakes in Wyoming, browse the full database, or head back to the Wyoming Lakes Database.
