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• Open: Year Round
• Phone: 307-735-4433
• Website: https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/places-to-go/glendo

Glendo State Park is a vast 22,000 acre park just across the county line in Platte County and just 20 miles from Douglas.

Outdoor recreation in Glendo State Park and the reservoir in general is some of the best to be found in Wyoming! Glendo State Park is open year round and features over 45 miles of trail to explore. Hiking and mountain biking are especially popular. There are 4 main trailheads; Dam Overlook, Wetlands, Two Moon and Sandy Beach.

Boating at Glendo

With 6 boat ramps there are lots of areas to launch watercraft. Whether you are motoring around on a fishing boat or paddleboarding along the shoreline there is over 12,000 acres of water within the park to enjoy. If you don't own a boat you can rent a variety of boats at the nearby marina. Remember to wear your life jacket and follow Wyoming boating laws and regulations.

Fishing

Some of Wyoming's biggest catches are pulled from Glendo Reservoir. Glendo Reservoir is home to one of the best walleye fisheries in the state, along with healthy populations of a variety of other fish, both out on the reservoir and in the tailwaters below the dam.

Camping

Camping is available throughout the park including 21 camping areas and over 5500 camping sites. 

Day Use Shelters

There are seven day use shelters perfect for groups. Gather your family and friend for gatherings and celebrations. Shelters may be reserved in advance if you need specific dates. The Buffalo Run Group Area is a great area to reserve for a large group get together. It consists of a large shelter and six campsites. There must be a minimum of two camping units in this site for it to be used.

Reservations

Day Use Shelters and Reserveable Campsites may be reserved by calling 877-996-7275 or booking online. Reservations are accepted up to 4 months in advance of your arrival date.

Places to Walk & Hike

Douglas Pathway: Bike & Walk Trail

Douglas has 3.5 miles of river front trail. The trail is popular year round and offers great views of the North Platte River the entire length of the trail. It also opens into some lovely city parks you can explore. It's a great place to walk, jog or bike. The trail winds through sagebrush and some beautiful little shady forested glens.

Duncan Ranch Trail

Duncan Ranch is a lovely outdoor space with a 5.1 mile and a 3.5 mile loop trail perfect for hiking and biking. This gem is great for horseback riding, mountain biking, birding and wildlife watching. There is also state and county land nearby to explore!

Glendo State Reservoir & State Park

Glendo State Park and the surrounding reservoir area is located just over the county line and has over 45 miles of non-motorized trails! There are four main trailheads: Dam Overlook, Two Moon, Wetlands and Sandy Beach. Trails are open year round. There is a small fee of $7-12 for day use or get an annual permit to Wyoming State Parks. You can learn more about fees here.

Medicine Bow National Forest

20 miles south of Douglas lies the beautiful and vast Medicine Bow National Forest. A place perfect for camping, mountain biking, hiking, star gazing and wildlife watching!

Sunset Ridge Trail

Sunset Ridge Trail is a relatively easy hike located in the Medicine Bow National Forest. You do need to take a gravel road to get to the trailhead but most vehicles should not have any problems. This popular hike is a 2 mile loop trail with best conditions between June & November. The views are incredible and its a great hike for photographing Laramie Peak and the surrounding mountains. This is a great hike for kids! Leashed dogs are welcome to share the trail as well. There is plenty of shade if you want to get out of the sun for a picnic.

Getting There: Take exit 140 off I-25. Then follow Wyoming Highway 94 South (Esterbrook to Harris Road) for about 30 miles. Continue on to Esterbrook Road for about 11 miles. Finally turn left onto 3rd/Harris Park Road/US Forest Service Road 633. The trailhead will be on the left!

ATV & ORV

There is an OHV trailhead down the NFSR 633 road. Remember that you must have a Wyoming State OHV sticker to drive OHVs on Forest Service Land. You can get one at the Converse County Treasurer office or the Hardware Hank in Douglas.

Curtis Gulch Trail

The Curtis Gulch Trail is situated within La Bonte Canyon in the Laramie Peak area, located 35 miles southwest of Douglas, Wyoming. Curtis Gulch is a 4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers, 3 creek crossings and canyon views along the way. This area is abundant in wildlife! The trail is best from June - September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Steep canyon sides, along with patches of aspen and conifers, makes this area one of the most scenic on the Douglas Ranger District. The canyon bottom is about 6,000 ft in elevation, and has granite rock formations for climbing and photography.

Getting There: Take State Highway 91 west then south from Douglas for 20 miles, Converse County Road 16 south for 14 miles, and northeast on Forest Road 658 for one mile. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car. Curtis Gulch Trailhead is just 50 yards west of Curtis Gulch Campground, on the north side of the road.

Laramie Peak Hike

Laramie Peak is a popular mountain peak hike in the Medicine Bow National Forest. At 10,272 feet Laramie Peak is the highest peak in the Laramie Range. The hike is considered moderate to difficult with an elevation gain of over 2700 feet and round trip length of nearly 10 miles. Leashed dogs are welcome! Wildlife is abundant. You may encounter snow. Expect a $5 parking fee. 

Getting There:  To reach the trailhead for Laramie Peak From Douglas, take WY 94 17 miles south continuing onto Esterbrook Road (County Road 5) 11 miles south to Esterbrook. Turn right on Esterbrook Road (County Road 5) southwest for another 15 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 671 for 2 miles and then left onto Forest Road 661 for 1 mile to the campground.

Pack your gear and head out for an outdoor adventure with friends & family.

If you are looking for commercial camping check the lodging page. Here's our best picks for places to enjoy traditional camping:

Riverside Park in Douglas

Riverside Park offers free overnight camping with a two night limit. Campsites are first come first serve. This park is located on the banks of the North Platte River. There are bathrooms, showers, river access, fishing, RV parking and dump station. Riverside Park is located at 300 West Grant Street.

Campbell Creek Campground (Open June - October)

This campside is locate on Forest Service land at 6,200 ft elevation and offers six sites along the Campbell Creek. There is plenty of shade and privacy.  You can expect to see plenty of wildlife including deer, elk and owls. There is a 14 day stay limit at this site. It is managed by the Douglas Ranger District. Amenities include picnic tables, toilets, drinking water and trash service. The rate is currently $10 per site.

Directions: From Douglas, go 20 miles southwest on WY 91, then 13 miles southwest on County Road 24.

 Curtis Gulch Campground (Open June - October)

This campsite is also located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It's elevation is 6600'. The Curtis Gulch Campground is located at the end of Forest Road 658 in the Laramie Peak area managed by the Douglas Ranger District. There are six campsites with picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and drinking water along the scenic La Bonte Creek in the midst of the canyon. The campsites will accommodate trailers under 22 feet in length. Cost is $10 per site. Remember that state OHV stickers are required if you want to use ATVs. Douglas is about 35 miles to the north.

Directions: From Douglas, travel 20 miles southwest on State Hwy. 91, 14 miles south on County Road 16, and 4 miles east on Forest Road 658.

The Esterbrook Campground & Recreation Area (Open June - October)

The Esterbrook area offers camping and hiking including the Sunset Ridge Trail. Situated at an elevation of 6300 feet you will find 12 sites in a lightly wooded area. There is a 14 day camping limit. The campground amenities include picnic tables, restrooms and water. You can fill up on gas, food and amenities in the nearby town of Esterbrook which has a small store or in Douglas which is 38 miles north.

Getting There: Take exit 140 off I-25. Then follow Wyoming Highway 94 South (Esterbrook to Harris Road) for about 30 miles. Continue on to Esterbrook Road for about 11 miles. Finally turn left onto 3rd/Harris Park Road/US Forest Service Road 633. The trailhead will be on the left!

Glendo State Park

Glendo State Park is just across the county line and has tons of available camping throughout the park including 21 camping areas and over 5500 camping sites. If you are looking for more amenities try a commercial RV or camping establishment in Douglas.

ATV & ORV Usage on Forest Service Land

Remember that you must have a Wyoming State OHV sticker to drive OHVs on Forest Service Land. You can get one at the Converse County Treasurer office or the Hardware Hank in Douglas.

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