Curt Gowdy State Park is a public recreation area located 24 miles from Cheyenne, halfway to Laramie. Set in the rolling foothills of the Laramie Mountains, the park has steep granite formations and three reservoirs. Once a stopping area for the bison hunters of the Comanche, Crow, Pawnee, and Shoshone natives, the area is now an excellent resource for lovers of the outdoors. Thirty-five miles of trails attract hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, who often encounter the white-tailed and mule deer who live in the park. The reservoirs are stocked, and have excellent fishing; rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are the main catch. The reservoirs are also used for boating and canoeing, and camping is available. The park has an especially large archery range which can be reserved for private use.

Address: Curt Gowdy State Park, 1319 Happy Jack Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009, Phone: 307-632-7946

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