Wyoming High altitude camping
Our first stop in Wyoming was Buffalo Bill State Park, elevation 8716. Not a particularly beautiful park but
nearby Cody was a good place to do some shopping
Our next stop, Sinks Canyon State Park, elevation 8729, was in a narrow canyon created by the Popo Agie river. The name of the park
comes from the fact that the river sinks into a large hole and the reappears about ¾ of a mile down the canyon. Using dye tests it has
been determined that it takes the water anywhere from 2 to 8 hours to make that journey
The Sink
Between our first and second stops we passed through the amazing Wind River Canyon which doesn’t
photograph well but should be a must see for anyone in the area.
The Rise. Fishing is not allowed in this part of the river
As we headed down highway 287 we crossed the continental divide twice moving
briefly to the west side before returning to the east side
Our last stop in Wyoming was at Ryan Park, a Forest Service campground at 10538 feet. It is one of
many campgrounds along a scenic highway, Wyoming 130. Unfortunately, the Mountain Pine Beetle
has really hit the evergreens in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado
