Bear River State Park

601 Bear River Drive
Evanston, WY 82930

307-789-6547

Bear River State Park is a day use only park comprised of 324 acres. It is home to small herds of bison and elk and boasts several miles of both paved and packed gravel trails. The Bear River State Park Visitor Center is home to numerous wildlife displays that showcase Wyoming’s impressive array of wildlife. It also provides visitors with State of Wyoming tourism information. Bear River State Park is located south of I-80 at exit 6 in Evanston, WY. The Bear River State Park Visitor Center’s address is 601 Bear River Drive, Evanston, WY 82930.Activities & AmenitiesBikingAll trails are open to bikes. There are additional trails located on Uinta County property just southeast of the park including a pump track.FishingFishing allowed per Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulationsHikingAll trails within park are open to hiking.Horseshoe Pits3 availablePicnic AreasPicnic sites available along the Bear River.PlaygroundsTwo playgrounds located in the parkSkiing & SnowshoeingCross-country skiing and snowshoeing available, weather permittingSwimmingSwimming is available in the Bear River throughout the park.Wildlife ViewingThere are great opportunities to view wildlife throughout Bear River State Park.  Some common species you may encounter are moose, elk, pronghorn antelope, Canada geese, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great-horned owls, Uinta ground squirrels, cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, neotropical migratory birds & more.  Also, don’t forget our captive elk & bison herd!Winter SportsWinter sports such as sledding the Buffalo Run sledding hill at the Visitor Center, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in the Park are available as snow conditions allow.

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