Current Conditions - Updated May, 2008

This page includes known conditions across Wyoming including closures, openings, and events that may impact outdoor recreation. For road construction information, check out this WYDOT page: http://map.wyoroad.info/construction/index.html

Bighorn Lake Update
An above-average year for snowpack holds promise for filling depleted Bighorn Lake in northern Wyoming. For the first time in seven years, there are plans to have the marina open as well as a tour boat service that will allow visitors to experience the deep canyons that make this area incredible. The campground at Horseshoe Bend has also renovated and now offers water and electric - go check it out.

Bighorn Campground Closures
Boulder Park, the popular RV camp at the top of Tensleep Canyon, is going to be closed in 2008 for renovations. Nearby Bull Creek (near Meadowlark Reservoir) is also closed until further notice for tree removal.

Medicine Bow/Sierra Madre Campground Closures
Silver Lake Campground (Medicine Bow) and Haskins Creek Campground (Sierra Madre) have been closed indefinitely-- the Forest Service is saying these campgrounds are now permanently closed. Hog Park (the best and largest campground in the Sierra Madre) will also be closed for 2008, though the fishing/boating facilities will remain open. Ryan Park and South Brush Creek (west side of Medicine Bow Mountains) will have partial closures this season. All of these campgrounds have experienced bark beetle damage and the trees are now prone to falling (or blowing) over.

Yellowstone Road Construction
Road construction in Yellowstone continues... check out the park's website: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm

Togwotee Pass Road Construction
The 10-year construction project on HWY 26/287 between Moran and Dubois is well underway... expect up to an hour or more delay when driving along this stretch this season.

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