Edness K. Wilkins State Park Campground
Open year-round for day use and Camp Shack reservations. Currently under Stage 1 fire restrictions. Camp Shacks available at $67.20/night via reserve.wyoming.gov. Note: This is a day-use park with no traditional tent or RV camping. Only the 7 rustic cabins offer overnight stays.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Edness K. Wilkins State Park spans 362 acres along the North Platte River, located six miles east of Casper in Natrona County. This is primarily a day-use park with no traditional tent or RV campground. Overnight accommodations are limited to 7 reservable Camp Shacks, which are rustic glamping-style cabins with no electricity, heat, air conditioning, internet, bedding, or pillows. The park offers extensive day-use amenities including three miles of paved multi-use trails, a swimming pond with sandy beach, fishing access on the North Platte River, and opportunities for boating, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Over 200 bird species have been documented here. Four picnic shelters are available for day-use rental. The park is open year-round with seasonal hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from April through September, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from October through March. Day-use fees are $7 for Wyoming residents and $14 for non-residents.
Directions
Located at 8700 East Highway 20/26 in Evansville, Wyoming, approximately six miles east of Casper. Follow US Highway 20/26 east from Casper.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 577-5150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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