North Platte River, Wyoming Camping & Hiking

North Platte River, Wyoming Camping & Hiking

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Directions

There are various access points along the river.

Phone

307-261-7600

Activities

BIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY

Camping Reservations

Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:

Wyoming Campgrounds

Hiking Trails

Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:

Wyoming Hiking Trails

Bessemer Bend

The Redds Day Use Area

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The North Platte River is the only floatable waterway in central Wyoming and has become the destination fishery for the state. Scenic and recreational values of the North Platte River are derived from a combination of environmental factors and management practices. The river is highly valued as a class 1 fishery. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has rated it as a blue ribbon fishery. Game fish species include rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. The most common recreation activities are fishing, floating, waterfowl hunting, and observing wildlife. There are also opportunities for picnicking and camping. This river has become a vital part of the social and economic values of central Wyoming.

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