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Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander, WY. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River. The site is named after distinct geologic phenomena in which the Popo Agie river disappears into a limestone cavern and reappears a quarter mile down canyon in a placid pool filled with 8 - 12 lb. rainbow trout. The site has a variety of natural habitats which creates diversity of flora and fauna. The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.
The Sinks Canyon Campground has 14 campsites. It is located between Popo Agie Falls and Sinks Canyon State Park, where the Popo Agie River disappears into the side of a mountain and then mysteriously reappears farther down the way. There is a trailhead near the falls that penetrates the Popo Agie Wilderness. There is a nearby rock climbing area on BLM lands. No trailers over 20 feet. Popo Agie is pronounced "puh-POE-zhuh." Amenities include one vault toilet, picnic tables, cook grates, and potable water.
Primitive camping with no electricity, each site has a firepit and table. There are 3 vault toilets throughout the campground Potable water is available along with firewood. All campsites and Yurts are reservable only. Call the Call Center at 1-877-996-7275 to make a reservation.
$9 - $16 / night
Our park is located in beautiful Lander, Wyoming. We are a family run RV Park and Campground eager to provide a peaceful vacation spot for everyone.
We pride ourselves on our clean private bathrooms, splash pad and laundry facilities. We also fill propane and run a small store filled with convenience items such as ice, toothbrushes, firewood, ice cream and of course souvenirs.
Sleeping Bear RV Park has been lovingly built and tended to for 25 + years. Our family atmosphere and beautiful views are perfect for your vacation!
Lander is an outdoor hotbed, a small town complete with great dining, little shops, and a bustling walk-able main street. Home to Sinks Canyon State Park, Museums with a historic old town, a bowling alley, Eagle Bronze Foundry and several impressive city parks. Enjoy a summer bustling with events set in the beautiful Wyoming countryside.
Lander has a history rich in natural resources and supports a traditional ranching community.
Over the years Lander has reinvented itself as an outdoor enthusiast paradise. Now renowned for its hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, hunting/ fishing and more; visitors come from all over the world to partake in Wyoming’s grandeur.
$35 - $55 / night
There are 24 sites in Popo Agie Campground (see campground map). Several at the lower end are walk-in tent campsites. Tents or campers can be used at all other sites. Large RV sites are very limited. There are no showers or hook-ups. Most summers there is a camp host at both Popo Agie and Sinks Campgrounds. Showers are available for a small fee in Lander at the community swimming pool (The Bruce Gresly Aquatic Center) during open swimming hours. Call 307-332-2272 for information on hours. All camping in the canyon is first come first served – there is no reserving of sites. All camping is primitive camping: tables, fire rings and pit toilets. There is drinking water available at all campgrounds, but no hookups. Firewood is provided to campers on the state park (donation suggested).
The Louis Lake Campground has nine campsites around Louis Lake and the outlet of Louis Creek. The area around the inlet is very marshy and home to abundant wildlife. No trailers over 24 feet. Amenities include two vault toilet, picnic tables, and cook grates. Potable water is not available. The nearby Louis Lake Boating and Picnic Site includes a boat ramp, vault toilet, picnic tables, and cook grates.
Worthen Meadow Campground has 28 campsites on the shores of Worthen Meadow Resevoir.__Trailheads at the campground accesses the Popo Agie Wilderness. No trailers over 24 feet. Amenities include potable water, three vault toilets, picnic tables, cook grates and boat ramp. Worthen Meadow Picnic Area is nearby.
Ocean Lake is a feature of the PSMBP Riverton Unit. Fishing year-round with Wyoming State license. The reservoir is famous for its crappie and ling fishing. Fish species include trout, walleye, perch, bluegill, green sunfish, and crappie. Limited access via shoreline roads. Several boat ramps located at developed recreation sites around lake. Approximately 6,000 surface acres. Available services include campsites with tables, windscreens and shelters, group picnic shelters, restrooms, boat ramps, and primitive camping. No drinking water. Other activities include big game and waterfowl hunting in season with Wyoming State hunting license, hiking, watchable wildlife, and horseback riding. Camping is permitted in designated camping area with a 14-day camping limit. Ocean Lake is open all year except for a one-half (1/2) mile area around the aeration system, which shall be closed to human presence beginning December 15 through March 10. Recreation is managed for Reclamation by Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Lander Regional Office, 260 Buena Vista, Lander, WY 82520; (307) 332-2688. Located off U.S. 26, 20 miles west of Riverton. Fishing year-round with Wyoming State license. Fish species include trout, walleye, perch, bluegill, green sunfish, and crappie. Limited access via shoreline roads. Several boat ramps located at developed recreation sites around lake. Approximately 6,000 surface acres. Available services include campsites with tables, windscreens and shelters, group picnic shelters, accessible restrooms and shelters, boat ramps, and primitive camping. No drinking water. Other activities include big game and waterfowl hunting in season with Wyoming State hunting license, hiking, watchable wildlife, and horseback riding.
There are three campgrounds in Sinks Canyon. Sawmill and Popo Agie campground are state park campgrounds. Sinks Campground is at the upper end of the canyon and is a National Forest campground. There are additional National Forest Campgrounds along the Loop Road (Highway 131) above Sinks Canyon.
The first campground you come to in the canyon is Sawmill Campground. It is mainly a day use area, but there are five campsites (one of which is a fully ADA accessible site) that can be used by either campers or tents.
There is a large day use picnic shelter at Sawmill Campground that is available on a first come first served basis.
Sawmill also has a small playground and climbing structure.
There are 24 sites in Popo Agie Campground (see campground map). Several at the lower end are walk-in tent campsites. Tents or campers can be used at all other sites. Large RV sites are very limited. There are no showers or hook-ups.
Most summers there is a camp host at both Popo Agie and Sinks Campgrounds.
Showers are available for a small fee in Lander at the community swimming pool (The Bruce Gresly Aquatic Center) during open swimming hours.
All camping in the canyon is first come first served – there is no reserving of sites.
All camping is primitive camping: tables, fire rings and pit toilets. There is drinking water available at all campgrounds, but no hookups.
Firewood is provided to campers on the state park (donation suggested).
$10 - $17 / night
GLAMPING AT THE BASE OF THE WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS IN YOUR VERY OWN PRIVATE TEEPEE!!!!
$105 - $175 / night
Highline RV Park is located just south of Boulder, Wyoming at the base of the Wind River Range. We have 47 sites with full hookups, including four buddy sites for those traveling with friends or family. With over four acres of open lawn, you also have the option to dry camp or tent camp. And if you didn't bring your own tent, no problem! Enjoy a stay in our teepee or wall tent!
From our park you can explore the lakes and back country of the Wind River Mountains, spend time in Pinedale, make a day trip to Jackson and Teton National Park, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful setting we offer. We're also in a great location for those going to and from Yellowstone. We'd love to be your destination, or a stop along the way.
Scout
Perfect. I don't say it lightly, but... full disclosure, I'm from Lander originally. Camping here is like coming home, and you can't beat the fishing. Be sure to hike to The Falls!
GuideWe stayed at site 27. Picked it for its proximity to the river, though I didn’t realize it also had such a close proximity to the highway. Our site was a parking spot. This was stressful because we have 3 young kiddos.
The site was paved, but not level. Our plastic levelers kept sliding on the pavement when we went to drive onto them. Very frustrating after an 8 hour drive.
All that being said, we were only about 15 mins from lander. The sound of the river was beautiful and the views were incredible.
LegendThis place is incredible. One of my favorite places and would go back in a heartbeat. The canyon road goes straight up and includes a number of small campsites along the way. We stayed at sinks canyon and had a great time. The sites are nestled against the beautiful rushing mountain creek. We enjoyed the hiking and swimming and got to love this special place. The rates are very reasonable and all handled through self pay. The camp host is awesome and has firewood and lots of stories. We spend two night but could have stayed a week or more. The paved sites are a bit uneven. So you will need levelers if parking a camper. The tent sites and yurts are very popular here. Highly recommend this one. The grocery store in Lander offers discount for campers if you produce your pass.
LegendWhen I checked the website to make a reservation, it appeared all of the sites except the yurts were booked. In a panic, I booked a yurt for two nights. We were surprised that upon arrival, many sites were empty. The ranger at the visitor center explained that the website was very confusing; the only reservable “sites” are the yurts. Since others are first-come, first available, check out all the sites carefully as not all are level and some barely have enough room to park a car. Some back up on the river, which is nice. Our yurt was nice and clean. There was a mattress cover on the bed, which was not expected. A table and three chairs were a nice touch. You are expected to clean the yurt before departing. All sites/yurts have easy access to several trails (walking) but you do need to drive to see the Sink/Rise, which is very interesting. Pit toilets and no hookups. Water pumps are available.
Guide
Sinks Canyon is absolutely beautiful!! The campground is busy but quiet. The hiking and site seeing are amazing. I stayed in one of the yurts and loved it!
RangerWe have stayed in the Sinks yurt system many times, but winter is our favorite. There is electricity, spotty internet and a heater you can turn on. 10 below zero outside and we keep it at about 45-50 deg inside. Super clean, very well maintained. You are required to clean well before you leave. Sleeping on mattresses/bunks or fold out futon mattress. Also inside is a small table and chairs, pine carved furniture. Broom, mop, cleaning supplies are provided. When we have stayed in Winter, no other soul is there. The park plows and shovels before your arrival. The Milky Way is spectacular on a clear night. Photos below are both winter and summer. In the summer, you can hear rocks and boulders rolling in the Popo Agie River (Pronounced "Puh- Po Shuh" (two words). There are 4 yurts that sleep up to 6, and one very large yurt that sleeps 12. Picnic tables, pit toilet, fire ring, trash bin nearby. In the winter, bring your own wood. Many good hikes in summer and a few trails to XC ski or snowshoe in the winter.
You can shower at the city pool on 9th Street for a small fee.
Ranger
This RV Park and campground is about a mile outside of Lander Wyoming. The town is small but has wonderful small town charm. The campground is fairly large but the sites are close together. They have pull through, back in, and pull in sites. The pull in sites do have hook ups and they are not on the "wrong side" but that is designed for pull in units like small RVs or conversion vans. There are a couple tent sites with little to no shade and are really just gravel plots. The wifi is good and I had good service with Verizon. Nice bathroom and laundry facilities. I can see this campground being very crowded in the summer.
ScoutThis campground has friendly and accomodating staff, nice bathrooms, laundry facilities, small camp store, water and sewer hookups, a small dog park and a splash pad to cool off! Spaces are all very level and a viriety of options including back in and pull thru and they can handle larger RVs as well. The owner/manager even gave us some local fishing tips and recommended a great place to have lunch in town. This is without a doubt the best campground in Lander and probably for miles around!
The town of Lander seems to have a little of everything in a friendly small town atmosphere. I'll be back, maybe even move here someday!
Terri E.
LegendIn the Sinks Canyon, this is a nice little campground wedged between the highway and the river and mountains. Campsites are small and close to each other, but level and clean. Each site has the usual picnic table, fire pit, and bear box; but the concerns were less about bears and more about moose. There are Yurts for rent here too. The family I met that had reserved one was really happy with their yurt. There are nice hiking trails on the other side of the river (moose warning signs and all), and some nice trails on the other side of the highway. I’d camp here again even though it is so close to the road because the river drowns out the highway noise. Be careful if you decide to dip your toes in the river; the flow is really fast!! Just down the road about a mile is the Sinks and the Rise, where the Popo Agie River disappears into a cave at the base of the mountain and then miraculously reappears gushing out of the base of a mountain on the other side of the canyon.
TravelerIs a rather small but clean and tidy facility. Tent sites are small but fairly level. Liked that they had individual bathrooms. Didn't like the proximity of the park to the highway which made it somewhat noisy in the early evening. Is very close to town of Lander
TravelerNice small campground located 7 miles south of Lander, WY in a canyon alone the Popo Popo Agie river. Clean and comfortable, but very tight for trailers over 20 feet. Very tight! Friendly and helpful staff. We had a bar plus of AT&T signal, so some connection.
GuideClean, well landscaped park....but sites are very close on all sides. The “view” sites are the tightest of them all, but you do have access to a nicely opened area in front/back of RV depending on how you park.
Proximity to Lander is great.
PS. Bit if an eyesore when you first drive in. First impressions count.
LegendThey have recycling!! This is the first campground I've stayed at that had recycling bins!
For Wyoming residents, cost is only $6.00 a vehicle. Not per site. It is $11 if you are from out of state which is still more reasonable than the surrounding forest service campgrounds. What a bargain!
This campground is very clean and in a beautiful setting with big limestone cliffs on one side and the Popo Agie river and forests on the other. The Sinks of the Popo Agie isn't far from camp, about a mile and the Visitors Center is located there.The rise is about another half mile away and has the biggest trout I've ever seen! The climbing in the area is spectacular! There are hiking trails galore in the state park and in the Shoshone National Forest.
It is my experience that state parks have the cleanest campgrounds! They clean the ashes out of each fire pit between each new camper. The pits toilets are stocked and maintained.
They have 3 yurts you can rent! Cost is $40 plus the $6/11 state park fee. Reservations can be made at www. Sinkscanyonstatepark.org
there is a very cool suspension bridge crossing the Popo Agie that takes you to a hiking/mountain biking loop in the forest.
Such a cool place! Check it out!
Legend
This campground is located just inside the border of Sinks Canyon State Park, only 6 miles from the town of Lander.
This campground has a large group area with a very nice playground for the kids. It is rather close to the highway. The Popo Agie river flows through the campground and borders each campsite (I think there are about 6 sites.)
Sinks Canyon is a fantastic place to explore for the day or weekend. There are abundant hiking trails, mountain biking, and rock climbing ion the limestone cliffs.
this campground would be best for vans or small campers.
LegendGreat place close to many very cool sites and activities! Amazing limestone climbing, although I prefer the Wild Iris crag. Fishing the Popo Agie is challenging but rewarding! The hike into the Popo Agie Falls is worth seeing!
Cost is $15/night. Camp has pit toilets, pottable water and level sites. Each site has a fire pit, table and grill with grate. Dumpster available and bear proof storage is available in each site which is a bonus! The camp close to Lander in the state park is superior to this campground. But this is nice with average amenities.
GuideWell done and nicely maintained Campground just a few miles out of town. Tucked between the highway and the river, we were concerned about road noise, but the river drowns out everything else. It feels much more remote than it is. Some sites are close to others while some are fairly isolated. Get there early to claim a spot with a pay slip, site was pretty much full on a Thursday in June by 3pm. River and Sinks are great, so is the local town of Lander. Fun little brewery in town and nice locals. Would highly recommend.
Guide
Stopped here on my way to Grand-Teton National Forest. The GPS location takes you to a mostly flat lot with a view of the lake. Other reviews say the water is poisoned, but I saw no signs indicating this and people were in the water. There is a vaulted toilet that didn't seem to be serviced often. No garbage or water. I stopped on a Monday in June and the was one other person who appeared to be a local setup. I moved on the next day into Shoshone National Forest near Lander, WY and found a great site there which I'll do a review for.
GuideThis was the perfect place to stay for the Lander area, especially if you plan to access the Wind River Range in Pinedale.
OVERALL: Great customer service and handled our reservation over the phone- easy to work with and accommodating. Reasonably priced and used Good Sam discount. Laundry is$2.50/wash and$1.75/dry and the units were very good. They cleaned our clothes well, where most RV parks the washers are not good. It was super windy at times in the afternoon. We even lost power for a few hours one evening because of the wind gusts, but it wasn't too dusty so we could keep our windows open some of the time to let fresh air in.
SITE: Gravel roads throughout the park. Turns just a little narrow, but completely manageable- you just have to pay attention. There wasn't a lot of campground scenery at our site, but you can capture beautiful sunsets at the top of the hill at the park. Our site was almost level, we just needed one link on the left side. Lots of shade, along with a nice picnic table and fire pit(although no fires allowed right now).
WIFI: Works pretty well for campground wifi. Video calls and streaming were spotty and unreliable, but everything else worked just fine. We also switched over to our AT&T phone hotspot to help with internet speed at times during the work day.
NEARBY: There is a gas station right across the street. There is a Safeway or Mr. D's just a few miles down the road. Restaurants, bar and ice cream just a walk away downtown, along with a few cute shops- Dulce Ice Cream; Lander Bar, Cowfish and The Middle Fork(to name a few). They have gluten free options as well!
LegendRV GPS easily took us right to the campground(CG), which is on Main Street on the south side of Lander. Check in was quick and easy and we proceeded to back-in site 9 with FHUs. However, the 50/30 AMP power was on the door side of our 5th wheel as this is a pull in site for motorhomes. Since our power cord was in the middle of our rig, we easily reached the post. If you could not reach they have 50 and 30 AMP extension cords. There was sewer on both sides of the site. Water was also on either side and the pressure was very good. We got 4 bars Verizon and the WiFi was below average for a CG this size. We got a few OTA channels. Satellite could be iffy due to trees in the park, but we had a clear shot to the southern sky. A nice feature about our site was a nice sized grassy area out back of our site for the dogs. We noticed that people cut through site 10 to use it. We did experience the wind gusts while we were there, but we weren't worried our trailer was going to blow over. You do need to keep your awnings in, especially if you are leaving your site. Sites were pretty close together, though not so close that awnings touched. They have a nice little camp store plus they sell propane and firewood. This CG was a nice overnight or short term option.
LegendI was looking to avoid Yellowstone because I’m traveling with a dog. I looked for national forest land that would take me around. Sinks Canyon State Park was perfectly placed so we headed here. The visitor center was very helpful and pointed us to a few camping options. I asked which one the ranger preferred and he went to Popo Agie right away.
The campground is right on the road - 20 feet over and 20 down. However the road only goes to the state park and into national forest. The roar of the river (20 feet to the other side) masks the minimal vehicles.
Augie, the camp host, immediately waved me over. We talked about my teardrop and his bus conversion. He pointed to the last two spots with shade. One was taken so I took site 5.
The site is a straight paved line. There is a wood chip square for a tent. The fire pit and picnic table are on a gravel pad. Just beyond that is the river. What a wonderful sound to relax to!
There is a group camp closer to town and another state park campground further down the road. Is those are full, national forest campgrounds are further on but the pavement ends. There are yurts interspersed with the campsites. Vault toilets and garbage/recycling bins are nearby. Water is down the entrance road in one central location.
Hiking trails start across the bridge in camp. You can also drive down the road and find more challenging routes. A playground is by the group site.
An interesting discovery is to see where the river sinks into the ground and then reappears a quarter mile down the mountain. Dye tests show it takes 2 hours to go the distance - leaving speculation as to what happens in between. The heat was in during the day - 97 in town and a few less in camp. It cools down to the 50’s overnight. The sites have diverse configurations. This is a great place - just get a site with some shade.
RangerSmall quaint campground en route to many other parks in Wyoming. Great stopping point with plenty of privacy. The majority of the campgrounds are fairly small however they back up to the Middle Popo Agie River which provides a relaxing environment.
LegendThis was a wonderful surprise in the heart of Wyoming. We spent the night on our return from Yellowstone. The campsite was right on the drive and next to a cascade in a deep canyon. The crashing waters helped me sleep well all night, while it kept my wife awake for the same reason.
Clean vault toilet, potable water, wildlife, and great trails.
Other camping areas with electricity and water are further in.
Nice little town with cute shops, and great ice cream just to the north.
We will return.
GuideYou just have to get out and explore. We had to park at the Sawmill portion of the campground, due to the size of our motorhome at 38’. Would have loved to be able to stay at the main area, but this worked well for us. Plenty of room. The river ran right outside our window. Follow the road into Shoshone National Forest for some spectacular views of the valley. There is also a lake, can’t remember the name, up on top of the mountains, offers dispersed camping along with a bunch of cows, along the lake shore, or you can bring your kayak and just cruise the lake at an easy entry. Sinks Canyon State Park offers a number of trails for hiking and we enjoyed the ones we had time to go on. Trails by the main campground, by the Visitor Center, and across from Sawmill going up the hillside. Lots to do. Lots of fun for the kids and the parents. Now that we know, looking forward to heading back.
During the 2020 season, the state of Wyoming has requested reservations for every stay.
TravelerWe stopped for the night and wanted a place for our little ones to run around. It was a cute little place that was nice for overnight. I did laundry and it was nice. You could only use 1 washer and 1 dryer at a time but no one was there and i had a TON so they let me use 2. Very nice staff. Our campsite had a beautiful view and a extra grassy area!
GuideCrowded, small sites with half of the hookups on the wrong side. Not sure I would stay again.
ScoutWe arrived super late at 10pm. And they have maps in the front office where you can see availability. The place is very cozy and clean. It has a great view and a little stream of water, dog area, playground, and store. It's 3 minutes from the town where you have plenty of restaurants.
GuideSmall RV park (about 30 sites). Sites are small and close. Friendly and helpful staff (especially the teeny one that wanted to help with propane 😍). Very nice and roomy bath/shower combos and laundry.
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