Buffalo Bill State Park

Buffalo Bill State Park is a recreation area in Wyoming that spreads around a reservoir created by the Buffalo Bill Dam. The area includes camping sites, boat ramps, fishing locations, and hiking trails spread across a large territory in a canyon along the Shoshone River.

The area was originally used by William Cody, the legendary buffalo hunter and showman, as a hunting ground in the 1870s. Dam construction began in 1905 and transformed the valley into a water storage zone.

The park carries the name of William Cody, a pioneer of western development, and his legacy shapes local identity. The area draws visitors interested in the history of settlement and water use in the West.

The grounds are easily accessible with designated parking at various park entrances. Visitors should note that weather conditions can change quickly and appropriate clothing plus water are important.

The dam was a technical sensation when completed in 1910 and held the record as the world's tallest at that time. This achievement made the site a symbol of engineering and water power development in America's West.

Location: Wyoming

Inception: 1957

Website: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/index.php/places-to-go/buffalo-bill

GPS coordinates: 44.50110,-109.18400

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09