Sand Mesa Campground
Open for camping. All sites require reservations through reserve.wyoming.gov or by calling 1-877-996-7275. The dump station at park headquarters operates seasonally April through October.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:23AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...283...289. In North Central WY Fire Zone....287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs. In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Wind gusts up to 55 mph will be possible from outflows. * HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle 90s; Highs around 90 in zone 287.
Evacuation - Immediate issued August 9 at 8:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
EVIRIW The following message is transmitted at the request of the Fremont County Emergency Management. Due to a wildfire near Johnny Lee's Corner, an Immediate Evacuation is required for the following areas: Areas east of highway 28 and the entire Twin Creek Drainage south of highway 287 must evacuate immediately due to wildfire threat. Go to Fremont County Facebook page or County 10 News for updates. GO NOW! The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
About
Sand Mesa Campground occupies a scenic spot on the west shore of Boysen Reservoir within Boysen State Park. Part of West Shoreline Loop 2, this small primitive campground provides convenient reservoir access for boating and fishing. The area is known for its walleye, rainbow trout, perch, crappie, and sauger fishing. A boat launch nearby makes launching easy for anglers. The campground offers basic amenities typical of Wyoming State Parks primitive sites: fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets. There are no hookups or showers. Potable water availability varies seasonally. The landscape features sparse shade trees and interesting geological formations characteristic of the Wind River Basin. Boysen State Park encompasses over 35,000 acres surrounding the 19,000-acre reservoir created by Boysen Dam on the Wind River. The park straddles the edge of the Wind River Indian Reservation, with the town of Shoshoni serving as the nearest supply point. The dump station at park headquarters operates seasonally from April through October.
Directions
From Shoshoni, head north on US-20 toward Thermopolis. Turn left onto West Shoreline Drive and follow signs to Loop 2. Sand Mesa Campground is located along West Shoreline Loop 2 on the west side of Boysen Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 876-2796 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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