Swimming Campgrounds in Wyoming
Discover the best swimming campgrounds across Wyoming. Beat the heat at campgrounds with pristine swimming spots. Lakes, rivers, beaches, and swimming holes just steps from your campsite.
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Handpicked destinations that define the region
Explicitly mentions swimming as a popular activity with lake access. Excellent 4.52 sentiment with 178 reviews. Located on pristine Fremont Lake with stunning Wind River Range backdrop, offering authentic swimming experience in crystal-clear mountain waters.
Outstanding 4.72 sentiment with perfect 99.66 greenbook vibe score. Located along Shell Creek with fishing and water activities. Clean facilities and spacious sites praised consistently. Represents Bighorn Mountains eastern access.
Features dedicated swim beach within walking distance and marina access. Perfect 100 greenbook vibe score. Located on Bighorn Canyon with dramatic landscape. Represents unique canyon swimming experience in northeastern Wyoming.
About Swimming Campgrounds in Wyoming
Swimming camping Wyoming offers an extraordinary blend of pristine alpine lakes, crystal-clear mountain streams, and dramatic reservoir settings that create unforgettable summer experiences across the Cowboy State. From the granite-rimmed shores of Fremont Lake in the Wind River Range to the red rock canyons surrounding Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Wyoming's swimming campgrounds provide access to some of the cleanest, most scenic waters in the American West.
Best Time
The prime swimming camping season in Wyoming runs from late June through early September, with July and August offering the warmest water temperatures and most reliable weather. Lower-elevation reservoirs like Flaming Gorge and Bighorn Canyon become swimmable by mid-June and remain comfortable through September, while high-altitude lakes such as Fremont Lake and Sibley Lake don't reach their warmest temperatures until late July and early August.
Activity Highlights
- Lake and river swimming access
- Natural swimming holes
- Beach and waterfront sites
- Family-friendly swimming areas
Plan Your Trips
Popular Activities
Tips & Recommendations
- 1Reserve campsites well in advance through Recreation.gov for popular destinations like Fremont Lake, Sibley Lake, and Horseshoe Bend, as waterfront sites book out months ahead during peak season.
- 2Pack layers and warm clothing even for summer trips, as Wyoming's high elevation means temperatures can drop 30-40 degrees from afternoon to evening, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
- 3Bring water shoes for rocky lake bottoms and creek beds, and always supervise children closely as most swimming areas lack lifeguards.
- 4A wetsuit or rash guard can extend your swimming comfort in the chillier high-altitude lakes, where water temperatures rarely exceed 65-70 degrees even in peak summer.
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