Hawk Springs State Recreation Area facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hawk Springs State Recreation Area
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Dawn 2007, Hawk Springs Reservoir
Hawk Springs State Recreation Area Location in Wyoming
Location	Goshen County, Wyoming, United States
Nearest town	La Grange, Wyoming
Area	996 acres (4.03 km2)
Elevation	4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Designation	Wyoming state park
Established	1987
Administrator	Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
Website	Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area is a public recreation area on Hawk Springs Reservoir, located ten miles (16 km) southeast of Hawk Springs and ten miles (16 km) north of La Grange in Goshen County, Wyoming. The state park occupies fifty-nine acres (24 ha) of land on the reservoir's western shore and is managed by the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Division.

Activities and amenities

The park has a boat ramp, picnicking area, and campsites. The reservoir is home to a great blue heron rookery, accessible by boat. Other area waterfowl include blue-winged and green-winged teals, gadwalls, wood ducks, and pintails. Largemouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish are found in the reservoir.