Sawmill Campground in Sinks Canyon State Park is surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Popo Agie Falls and the Sinks and Rise geological formations.
Description
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).
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Seasonal Notice: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis from October 1 to April 30. Choose an open site, pay your fees, and enjoy! YURTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION YEAR-ROUND. MUST BOOK 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
Sinks Canyon State Park camping rates per night, per vehicle are as follows (not including 2.5% convenience fee and reservation fee) Resident Campsite - $11.20 / Nonresident- $20.16 per night. Resident Yurts 1, 2, and 3 - $78.40 / Nonresident- $87.36 per night. Resident Yurt 4 (oversized yurt) - $168 / Nonresident- $176.96 per night.
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Location
Public CampgroundSawmill Campground — Sinks Canyon State Park is located in Wyoming
Address
3079 Sinks Canyon Rd
Lander, WY 82520
Coordinates
42.7573 N
108.7991 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 27 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs from Logan, UT
- 4 hrs 55 min from Pocatello, ID
- 5 hrs 1 min from Idaho Falls, ID
