Glendo State Park, P.O. Box 398, Glendo, WY 82213; (307) 735-4433. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites. Located on the North Platte River, 6 miles southeast of the town of Glendo, in Platte County. Access from I-25 via County Rd. 17 (Glendo Park Road). Glendo State Park has 7 campgrounds, 6 boat ramps, and a marina concession. Available species include walleye, yellow perch, and channel catfish. Channel catfish are stocked in the reservoir. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and channel catfish are stocked in the river above the reservoir. Below the dam, the river is stocked with brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Plans to stock the river immediately below the dam with largemouth bass and channel catfish. Scenic overlooks and three interpretive nature trails. The Glendo Dam Wetlands Trail, located along the river, just below the dam, features two fishing/observation piers. The Muddy Bay Wetlands Interpretive Nature Trail is located on the east side of Muddy Bay. Glendo Dam Overlook Trail is located north of Glendo Dam. Across from Glando Powerplant below the dam there is a boat ramp giving access to the North Platte River.
| Glendo Reservoir | ||
| Pick-Sloan MBP | ||
| Cooperator (managing entity) |
Department of Commerce, State Parks & Historic Sites |
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| 2301 Central Avenue Barrett Bldg | ||
| Cheyenne WY 82002 | ||
| Land Area (acres) | Total | 10197 |
| Developed Public Use | 400 | |
| Undeveloped | 8676 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 12365 |
| Available for Recreation | 12365 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 78 |
| Available for Recreation | 78 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
| Campgrounds | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | none | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 7 |
| Campsites | 195 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 4 | |
| RV Hookups | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | no | |
| Picnic Areas | 1 | |
| Picnic Tables | 6 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 7 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 0 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 6 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 9 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 1 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 3 |
| Picnic Areas | 2 | |
| Other Locations | 3 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 25 |
| Picnic Areas | 1 | |
| Other Locations | 1 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 1 |
| Boat | 0 |
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