Alcova Reservoir In Wyoming

Spend A Day on the Water at Alcova

A scenic 30-minute drive from Casper will take you to Alcova Reservoir and its nearly 2,500 acres. Known for beautiful sunrises, abundant water recreation and fishing, Alcova Reservoir is one of the best places for summer travel. The reservoir’s offerings include six campgrounds, eight boat ramps, an interpretive walking/hiking trail, a fishing pier and more.

Alcova Resort, an onsite marina, offers rentals for boating, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and jet skis. Plus, boaters, kayakers and canoers can access Fremont Canyon from the southwest end of Alcova Reservoir. The resort also offers a restaurant, bar, convenience store, ice cream parlor, boating supplies, fuel dock and RV hookup. It's open every day of the week, typically opening in mid-May through late September, from 8 AM- 8 PM daily with extended hours on the weekends and holidays. Visit Alcova Resort for more information. 

Boating on Alcova Reservoir

Alcova Reservoir is also home to the Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail, an interpretive route that takes visitors through geological eras right here in the heart of Wyoming. When it comes to fishing in and around Casper, you can expect to hook trout, kokanee salmon and walleye.

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