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Recreational Water Use: Campgrounds and Other Water-Related Recreation

 
 

Recreational uses of water are varied, most are not easily quantified, and most are non-consumptive. The perceived aesthetic value of an area is often directly related to the presence of a stream or lake. Camping is prevalent throughout the Basin, with the most extensive camping opportunities located on national forest land in the Snowy Range, the east slope of the Sierra Madre Mountains, and the Laramie Range.

One notable recreation area that is located in the western portion of the Above Pathfinder subbasin is the Sweetwater River drainage. Sections of the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Chief Washakie Trail, and the Overland Stage Route are located in this area. Visitation to this area has grown greatly in the last few years. The majority of the growth in visitation is attributed to increased interest in the Mormon Trail. As in the past, proximity to water is and was an important consideration for those following the Mormon Trail. The Sweetwater River affects the overall visitor appreciation of the area.

To view a map of major recreation sites in the Above Pathfinder subbasin click here. The following table provides a summary of camping and recreational facilities at larger reservoirs located within the Platte River Basin. The facilities located within the Above Pathfinder subbasin are highlighted.

Public recreational use facilities at major reservoirs and sites in the Platte River Basin

Reservoir/Site

Campgrounds/Sites

Potable water

Picnic sites

Boat launches

Alcova

6/NA

No

6

8

Curt Gowdy

136

Yes

9

2

Edness Wilkins State Park

NA

Yes

28

1

Glendo

22/262

Yes

9

9

Grayrocks

Yes

No

No

Yes

Guernsey

18/245

Yes

NA

4

Hawk Springs

22

Yes

12

1

Kortes/Miracle Mile

11/NA

Yes

60

0

Lake Hattie

NA

No

NA

Yes

Pathfinder

3/50

Yes

171

3

Rob Roy Reservoir

65

Yes

Yes

Yes

Seminoe

3/61

Yes

19

5

Wheatland Reservoir #3

NA

Yes

NA

Yes

 

 

 
 


The Platte River Basin Plan is a planning tool developed for the Wyoming Water Development Office. It presents estimated current and estimated future uses of water in WyomingÆs Platte River Basin. The Plan is not used to determine compliance with or administration of state law, federal law, court decrees, interstate compacts, or interstate agreements.
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