Fremont Canyon Recreation Area (Pathfinder Dam)

Description:

Located 4 miles downriver from Pathfinder Dam, North Platte Project, on the rim of the historic North Platte River canyon between Pathfinder and Alcova Reservoirs. Currently only water that is released from Pathfinder Dam and bypasses Fremont Powerplant flows past the Fremont Canyon recreation area. Interpretive signs, restroom and picnic shelter are provided. The area is also popular for rock climbing. Current Reservoir Levels.

Directions:

South on State Highway 220 about 45 miles from Casper, Wyoming.

Address:

Wyoming Area Office

P.O. Box 1630

Mills WY 82644

Phone:

307-261-5628

Email:

GPwebmaster@GP.usbr.gov

Organization:

BOR - Bureau of Reclamation