Boysen State Park Campground, near Shoshoni, Wyoming, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With spacious sites that often overlook the water, it’s a prime location for both tent and RV camping, making it easy to settle in and soak up the scenery.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including vault toilets and picnic tables, which make for a comfortable stay. Visitors have highlighted the easy access to the river for fishing and the playgrounds that keep the kids entertained. One camper noted, “There’s a good amount of open space in the middle of the campground, surrounding the playground,” which adds to the family-friendly vibe.

For those who love nature, the views here are stunning, with a mix of desert landscapes and blue waters. Wildlife is abundant, and many campers enjoy watching animals come down to the river in the early mornings or evenings. As one reviewer put it, “Boysen is a beautiful melting pot between the dry desert Wyoming landscape, the blue waters of the Reservoir, and the backdrop of the local mountains.”

If you're planning a trip, keep in mind that reservations are recommended, especially since cell reception can be spotty. Whether you're fishing, boating, or just relaxing by the water, Boysen State Park Campground offers a welcoming atmosphere for all types of campers.

Boysen State Park Campground

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Shoshoni

The Best Camping Near Shoshoni, Wyoming

This is an awesome lake that is easy to get to. The campground are below the damn overlooking the wind river. They have vault toilets, playgrounds, great views and are all large enough to accommodate rvs. The lake itself is accessed about a half mile down the road. Clear water and a beautiful backdrop make this a great lake for skiing or just dropping anchor and chilling. Lots of islands to play on in this lake. 

Great clear lake

This is a huge lake with parks and cliffs all around it. The main thing to do is boat and fish, I don’t think there were any trails. The camping was right along the water and pretty, I think there are multiple campground options. Facilities were modern and there was a playground. Pretty area, worth a drive around the lake too. 


Boysen State Park 

There are multiple sites throughout the park.  All have water, tables and BBQ's or pits. Each one also has a playground for the kiddies. I prefer the camps along the river, the fly fishing in the tail waters of Boysen Reservoir is spectacular!  There are more trees and there are launch sites.  We wade fished,  but if you float you need a permit to float through Wind River Indian Reservation.  
The lake is huge and has excellent fishing I'm told.  Sites are self pay and I've included a photo of the pricing. Enjoy! 

Several sites in this state park

Beautiful views, big old train going through the tunnel of a mountain. Wild little spot.

Sweet spot!

Lots of different options to choose from on lake or on river...my favorite is the one right next to the tunnels. Plenty of wildlife to watch come down to river in the evening or early mornings. Kids love the train that runs thru the canyon.

Several areas to choose from

Lot going on at this campground. Lake view a an extremely long train going through a mountain. Wild!

Solid stop over to Grand Tetons from Colorado

There is nothing to complain about with this view!  Nice traveling stop to Yellowstone area.  Sites have plenty of room and are well manicured.  Cute playground areas.  It was not crowded.  Vault toilets. This highway will show a little longer route to your destination but the views!  Cons: the wind and near the highway but offset with river sounds.

Great Views

Coming from Casper this trip was a quick and easy drive for a weekend out of town. We stayed at upper campground and there were a lot of spots that overlooked the river. There’s a good amount of open space in the middle of campground, surrounding the playground. Also, stairs for easy water access down to the river for fishing. We were there in the early spring, but you can tell the trees provide lots of shade for the summer months. Overall we loved our experience and will definitely be going back again!

Relaxing Weekend

I was lucky to find one of the sites that did not require a reservation available (only 2 tent sites are available this way). There is no reception here so quickly making an online reservation is not an option. 

This campground has spacious sites for tents. I stayed on one of the sites on the ledge just above the water. The toilets are clean and the campground host is a great guy.

At 32.25 dollars it is definitely not the cheapest state park, but the location makes it worth it.

Would recommend 

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