Sinks Canyon
Casper, Wyoming
Rock Climb
Sinks Canyon State Park features a geologic phenomenon in which the Popo Agie River vanishes into a large cavern (the Sinks) but reappears in a trout- filled pool, the Rise, about half a mile down the canyon. These trout live a leisurely life, with no fishing allowed. A visitor center features wildlife and recreation exhibits, viewing sites and interpretive signs about wildlife and habitat requirements. The park contains hiking trails and offers camping, picnicking, rock climbing and fishing. Sinks Canyon is home to a wide variety of wildlife, birds and plants. Visitors might see porcupines, black bears, red squirrels, bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose or golden eagles.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Casper, Wyoming
- Head south on N Lincoln St toward E L St (0.4 mi)
- Slight right to merge onto I-25 N (1.5 mi)
- Take exit 189 toward US-20 W/US-26 W/Shoshoni/Port of Entry (0.3 mi)
- Keep left, follow signs for Airport (371 ft)
- Turn left onto Events Dr (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto US-20 BYP W (2.6 mi)
- Take the 20 W/26 W ramp to Shoshoni (0.3 mi)
- Merge onto US-20 W/US-26 W/Hwy 20 W (44.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Gas Hills Rd (17.8 mi)
- Continue straight (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Co Rd 212/N Dry Creek RdContinue to follow Co Rd 212(2.1 mi)
- Turn right (2.1 mi)
Located at 3079 Sinks Canyon Road Lander, WY 82520
