Alcova Lake
Alcova Lake
Casper Field Office
2987 Prospector Drive
Casper, WY 82604-2968
Phone: 307-261-7600
Fax: 307-261-7587
E-mail: casper_wymail@blm.gov
Field Manager: Joe Meyer
Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm, M-F
The dam, reservoir and powerplant are located on the North Platte River about 30 miles from Casper and 1 mile southeast of Wyoming Highway 220 and the town of Alcova. Alcova Reservoir covers 2,470 surface acres and has a storage capacity of 156,155 acre-feet. Sailboating and water skiing in summer and ice fishing in winter attract many visitors each year. A boating marina, several boat ramps and rental boats are available. Picnic areas, camp areas and beach facilities are also popular. Available fish species include brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and walleye. Dinosaur interpretive trail is located near Cottonwood Creek Beach. A barrier-free fishing pier, restroom and shelter are located at Black Beach.
Directions: Take U.S. 220 southwest from Casper. Access is from county roads 406 or 407.
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