Crystal & Twin Lakes
Open for camping. Reservations required May 15 through September 30 via reserve.wyoming.gov. Water systems are operational. No current fire restrictions. Water is shut off annually October 1; visitor center flush toilets and showers remain available year-round.
High Wind Watch issued June 10 at 1:46PM MDT until June 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
About
Crystal & Twin Lakes is one of several camping areas within Curt Gowdy State Park, a 3,395-acre recreation area straddling the Laramie Mountains between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. The campground clusters around Crystal Reservoir, the smallest of the park's three reservoirs, at elevations between 6,450 and 7,500 feet. The landscape features low-lying meadows, rolling hills, and massive granite formations. Crystal Reservoir provides excellent shoreline fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon. Small watercraft including kayaks and canoes are welcome, with a 15 HP motor limit. The park has earned recognition for its IMBA-certified mountain bike trail system and offers extensive hiking opportunities. Sites include fire rings with grills and picnic tables. Select sites (168-171) offer electric hookups. Flush toilets and showers are located at the visitor center, which operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The park does not have a dump station; the nearest options are the Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center in Cheyenne (free, 24 hours) and Wyoming Territorial Prison near Laramie ($10, seasonal).
Directions
From Cheyenne, drive 24 miles west on Happy Jack Road (Highway 210). From Laramie, drive 24 miles east on Highway 210. The park entrance is at 1264 Granite Springs Rd.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 632-7946 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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