The crowning jewel of central Wyoming, the North Platte River flows in and around Casper and offers abundant recreational activities including fishing, floating, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. No matter which option you choose, chances are you’ll see Casper locals casting a line (fly-fishing is big around here) or floating the river on inner tubes.
One of the best attributes about the North Platte River are its many public access points including Lusby, Government Bridge/Miles Landing, By the Way Ranch, Sechris, Speck/Bessemer Bend, Robertson Road, Morad Park and Paradise Valley. Additional access can be found along the Platte River Trail as it travels for 11 miles along the North Platte River corridor. Along its path are boat launches, restrooms, wildlife-watching locations and the Casper Whitewater Park.
