Bear River State Park Explained

Bear River State Park
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Photo Alt:Visitors Center
Map:Wyoming
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Label:Bear River State Park
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Location:Evanston, Wyoming, United States
Coords:41.2647°N -110.9383°W
Area:324acres
Elevation:6799feet
Established:1991
Visitation Num:270,640
Visitation Year:2022
Free Label:Named for
Designation:Wyoming state park
Administrator:Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails

Bear River State Park is a public recreation area straddling the Bear River on the east side of the city of Evanston, Wyoming. The 324acres state park was established in 1991 and is managed by Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.

Activities and amenities

The park offers picnicking and a visitors center. Wildlife viewing includes a small herd of captive bison and elk. The park is at the eastern terminus of the Bear River Greenway, a trail system developed by the city that connects the park with downtown Evanston. Other hiking opportunities include of paved trail, an arched footbridge that crosses the river, and of packed gravel trails. Trails are used for cross-country skiing in winter. Park events include the annual Bear River Rendezvous held the weekend before Labor Day.

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