HISTORY The Seminoe Mountains surrounding Seminoe PARK RULES State Park were once the site for gold prospect- • All visitors must abide by posted speed lim- Seminoe ing during the late 1800s. The name “Seminoe” its. is commonly assumed to come from the Seminole • Motorized vehicles must be operated on des- tribe, but is an Americanized spelling of the French ignated roads or trails. A valid driver’s license/ name Cimineau. Basil Cimineau Lajeunesse was a French trapper in the area in the 1800s. learner’s permit is required. • Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 State Park , located on the northwest side consecutive days. Valid camping permits are of the reservoir, was established in 1965 through required. an agreement between the U.S. Bureau of Recla- • Campsites cannot be left unattended over 24 mation and the Recreation Commis- below Alcova . In between lies the famous sion (predecessor to Wyoming State Parks and “Miracle Mile,” well-known for its blue ribbon hours. Historic Sites). fishing. • Park dumpsters are for park refuse only – lit- ter and trash must be disposed of in provided Seminoe Reservoir offers some great fishing, containers. FACTS & FIGURES particularly in June and July, for both trout and was completed April 1, 1939. The walleye. Both species inhabit the entire reservoir, • Glass containers prohibited. dam is a concrete arch construction and contains though there are areas of greater concentration for • Quiet shall be maintained in all camping areas 210,000 cubic yards of concrete. It is 295 feet high, each. State record walleye have been pulled from between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. 530 feet long, 15 feet wide at the top, and 85 feet Seminoe in years past. • Areas designated as “day use only” must be wide at the bottom. The crest elevation is 6,361 Fishing licenses are required and may be pur- vacated by 10 p.m. feet. The reservoir has 180 miles of shoreline • All pets must be kept on a leash. and a reservoir capacity of 1,017,279 acre feet of chased in the area from: The Seminoe Boat Club, • Metal detectors are not allowed. water. Seminoe; Bi-Rite Drug Store & Sporting Goods and Trails West Taxidermy, Rawlins; Three • No lifeguards – swim at your own risk. Forks Muddy Gap Service (gas station), Muddy • Fires are permitted in fireplaces or grills as pro- WILDLIFE Gap; and Miracle Mile Ranch, Miracle Mile. vided and must be extinguished before leaving. Wyoming wildlife is at its finest in and near Semi- • Fishing and boating are permitted subject to noe State Park. Patient visitors will be rewarded regulations prescribed by the Wyoming Game Seminoe State Park offers with a variety of creatures passing by: big horn PARK FEES sheep, , , , antelope, coyote, An annual camping permit is available for both and Fish Commission. excellent fishing, boating and mountain lion, , fox, , skunk, jack residents and non-residents. Daily camping per- • Fishing is not permitted with 20 yards of any wildlife-viewing opportunities. and cottontail rabbit. Bird watchers may mits are also available. Without the annual camp- boat ramp/dock or designated beach area. ing permit, visitors must pay daily camping fees. glimpse the American or plus several • Hunting is allowed only during official seasons types of waterfowl. Bring your binoculars, sit An annual daily use permit is available for both and subject to Game and Fish Department rules ARTS. PARKS. back and enjoy! residents and non-residents, and valid for the and regulations. holder and occupants of the holder’s vehicle. • Fireworks are prohibited. HIS Y. Without the annual daily use permit, visitors must • For a complete listing of Wyoming State Park Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources FISHING pay daily use fees. Good river fishing can be found along the North rules and regulations, visit the nearest Park Seminoe State Park is administered by the Division of State Platte River from I-80 at Fort Fred Steele State Headquarters. Parks and Historic Sites, Wyoming Department of State Parks Historic Site all the way to the Gray Reef Area and Cultural Resources. http://wyospcr.state.wy.us/ DETAIL ADA Fair weather road to Kortes, Miracle Mile, Pathfinder, Ballfield Alcova, Casper NORTH Boat ramp North Red Hills Area PLATTE Seminoe RIVER Camping

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South Red Hills Area State Park Fishing PHONE NUMBERS Group Picnic Shelter EMERGENCY ...... 911 Interpretive Trail Park Headquarters ...... (307) 320-3013 Miller Cove MILEAGE Park Headquarters From Sinclair to: Baylor Cree Phone Sunshine Beach Sand Mtn. Day use area ...... 27 miles k Advise 4-wheel drive vehicles only. Sunshine Beach ...... 33 miles Picnic Area No large campers or trailers. South Red Hills area ...... 34 miles North Red Hills Area ...... 34 miles Playground Coal Creek Bay Casper, WY ...... 110 miles Restrooms Sand Draw From Seminoe Dam to: Poor road. No facilities. Miracle Mile ...... 8 miles north Trail Seminoe ...... 40 miles north Casper, WY ...... 72 miles north Trailer Sanitary Station Seminoe State Park ...... 3 miles south Sinclair, WY ...... 38 miles south Viewing area

Reservoir Visitor Information Sand Mountain Day use area. No-vehicle area

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MEDICINE BOW Gravel road R IVER ARM Paved road

Boat Club (private) ← To Sinclair Food, camping (fee), and I-80 gas & oil, phone (fee) (307) 320-3043

Please stay on roads, as most of the land NORTH PLATTE along the roadways is privately owned. RIVER ARM