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.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 2:17AM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds...could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to middle 90s; Highs in the upper 80s in zones 285/300.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 8:54PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Lows around 60. Highs in the lower 90s.
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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