About Boysen State Park

Boysen State Park is the perfect tourist destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities, especially fishing. Located in the midst of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Boysen State Park offers great camping facilities. Both daytime as well as overnight camping are allowed.

Boysen Reservoir is famous for being one of the best walleye and trout fisheries in Wyoming. The best part about the waters in the Boysen River is that they remain warm throughout the season, making it perfect for swimming and water sports. During winters, the reservoir is perfect for ice-fishing. The waters here are rich in a variety of game fish like walleye, sauger, perch, crappie, ling, rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, stonecat, black bullhead, mountain whitefish, lake trout, brook trout and splake. Other than these fishes, you will find carp, fathead minnow, plains killifish, golden and sand shiners; flathead, lake and creek chubs; white, longnose and northern redhorse suckers; and the river carpsucker.

With 76 miles of shoreline and areas below the dam along the waters of the Wind River, the Boysen State Park offers pretty locations for picnicking and sightseeing too.

Here are some campsites that you can choose from:

1. Lower Wind River: Here you will find approximately 50 sites of which 24 can be reserved. The campsites are situated in the Wind River Canyon below the dam along the Wind River by the tunnels. It is the site of the original Boysen Dam. You can reserve group shelters on special occasions. If you are lucky, you might spot a herd of the local big horn sheep.

2. Upper Wind River: Located below the dam next to the Wind River, the area has approximately 50 sites of which 10 can be reserved. This area has a lot of greenery.

3. Brannon and Tamarask: These areas are situated at the north end of the reservoir and have approximately 65 sites. It is close to the lake, has a sandy beach and good facilities for boating.

4. Tough Creek Campground: This area is situated on a peninsula with 65 campsites. It has several level areas and comes with a boat launching facility.

5. Loop 1: This area is on the west side of the reservoir with almost 20 campsites. The main camping areas are Fremont Bay, Libby Point, Sandy Hills Loop and South Muddy. You will find facilities for boating, picnicking and group shelters.

6. Loop 2: Loop 2 is near to the Loop 1. Main campsites are at North Muddy, Sand Mesa, Wilson Bay, Trout Bay and Cottonwood Bay. There are almost 30 sites in total.