Glendo State Park

History
Park Fees
Glendo 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.
Daily 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.
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
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.
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.
• Reservable Shelters—Available for an
additional fee. Contact park office for more
information.
WYOMING STATE PARKS, HISTORIC SITES & TRAILS
Glendo
State Park
Park Rules
• Obey 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
Commission
• No fishing within 20 yards of any boat ramp/dock or
designated beach area
• Park 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.
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/
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Elk Horn
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Group Picnic Shelter
Park Headquarters
Picnic Area
Playground
Restrooms
Trailer Sanitary Station
Viewing area
Visitor Information
No-vehicle area
Public access
Railroad
Gravel road
PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY ..................................................... 911
Park Headquarters ........................... (307) 735-4433
Goose Bay
Narrows
Bluff
Red Hills
Campground
Airport
Entrance
Station
Two Moon
Campground
Reno
Cabin
Area
Reno Cove
Campground
Glendo Dam
Nature Trail
(private cabins)
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Custer Cove
Campground
Soldier Rock
Area
Colter Bay
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Town of
Glendo
(Exit 311)
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Whiskey
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Mule Hill
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Custer Cover
Whiskey Gulch
Whiskey Gulch
Campground
Glendo Power Plant
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