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Seminoe State Park
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Seminoe Dam
Seminoe State Park is located in Wyoming
Seminoe State Park
Seminoe State Park
Location in Wyoming
Location Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Nearest city Casper, Wyoming
Area 20,848 acres (84.37 km2)
Elevation 6,390 ft (1,950 m)
Designation Wyoming state park
Established 1965
Administrator Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
Website Seminoe State Park

Seminoe State Park is a fun outdoor area in Wyoming, USA. It is a place where people can go to relax and enjoy nature. The park is located near the Seminoe Reservoir and the Seminoe Mountains. It is about 35 miles north of Sinclair.

This state park covers a lot of land, about 1,639 acres. It also gives visitors access to a huge amount of water, about 19,000 acres! The park is managed by the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails.

Park History

Seminoe State Park was created in 1965. This happened after the Seminoe Dam and Reservoir were built in the 1930s. The state of Wyoming worked with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to open the park. This agreement helped make the beautiful area available for everyone to enjoy.

Fun Things to Do

Seminoe State Park offers many exciting activities for visitors. It's a great place to spend time outdoors with family and friends.

Camping and Picnics

The park has two special areas where you can set up a tent and go camping. It's a perfect way to spend a night under the stars. There are also picnic spots where you can enjoy a meal outdoors.

Water Activities

The large Seminoe Reservoir is perfect for water fun. You can go swimming to cool off on a hot day. Boating is also very popular here. Many people enjoy fishing in the reservoir, trying to catch different kinds of fish.

Wildlife Watching

Seminoe State Park is home to many amazing animals. If you are quiet and lucky, you might spot some of them.

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