Top state parks
State ParkFort Bridger
State ParkHot Springs State Park
State ParkFort Fred Steele State Historic Site
State ParkGlendo State Park
State ParkWyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
State ParkKeyhole State Park
State ParkCurt Gowdy State Park
State ParkSinks Canyon State Park
State ParkGuernsey State Park
State ParkBear River State Park
State ParkBuffalo Bill State Park
State ParkBoysen State Park
State Parks by county
All state parks (18)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bridger | Uinta County | — | Mountain View | 2 |
| Hot Springs State Park | Hot Springs County | — | Thermopolis | 4 |
| Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site | Carbon County | — | Rawlins | 1 |
| Glendo State Park | Platte County | — | Guernsey | 1 |
| Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site | Albany County | — | Laramie | 6 |
| Keyhole State Park | Crook County | — | Moorcroft | 1 |
| Curt Gowdy State Park | Laramie County | — | Laramie | 3 |
| Sinks Canyon State Park | Fremont County | — | Lander | 2 |
| Guernsey State Park | Platte County | — | Guernsey | 1 |
| Bear River State Park | Uinta County | — | Evanston | 5 |
| Buffalo Bill State Park | Park County | — | Cody | 3 |
| Boysen State Park | Fremont County | — | Thermopolis | 1 |
| Edness K. Wilkins State Park | Natrona County | — | Evansville | 4 |
| Seminoe State Park | Carbon County | — | Rawlins | 1 |
| Piedmont Charcoal Kilns State Historic Site | Uinta County | — | Mountain View | 2 |
| Granger Stage Station State Historic Site | Sweetwater County | — | Lyman | 2 |
| Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site | Sweetwater County | — | Rock Springs | 1 |
| Fort Supply | Uinta County | — | Mountain View | 2 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph state parks
State parks often protect a signature feature — a gorge, lake or overlook — that is best in early morning before visitors and harsh light arrive.
- Check park hours: many state parks close at dusk, which affects sunset and night shooting.
- Ask rangers about photography permits for commercial work, models or drones.
- Weekday mornings are the least crowded at popular viewpoints.
- Trail maps often mark overlooks — combine them with the sun azimuth to plan.
- Day-use fees or passes are common; buy them online before arriving.
Season: Spring wildflowers and autumn color are peak seasons in most parks.