024-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-24 - Special Regulations

(a) Curt Gowdy State Park.

(i) No swimming is allowed in the reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park. No waterskiing is allowed in Crystal or North Crow reservoirs.

(ii) No vehicles or debris of any type shall be permitted upon any ice surface of the reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park.

(iii) Use of Hynds Lodge must be by reservation only. Users will be responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions regarding use of the facility as provided in W.S. § 36-4-121.

(iv) Use of the amphitheater area must be by reservation or where appropriate a special use permit as permitted in Section 13(d) of these State Park Rules and Regulations.

(A) Alcoholic beverages or malt beverages as defined by Wyoming State Statutes, kegs or containers, which the contents may be poured, are prohibited in the amphitheater and Hynds Lodge area except by specific permission granted in writing in a special use permit.

(v) Pets are prohibited in the reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park.

(b) Hot Springs State Park.

(i) Bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks and are further restricted to roadways and parking lots in accordance with W.S. §§ 31-5-701 through 31-5-706.

(ii) Overnight occupancy within a motor home, camping trailer, pick-up camper, or other overnight vehicle type outside of a designated campsite is prohibited within park boundaries including leased areas.

(iii) Quiet hours shall be maintained in those portions of the park east of U.S. Hwy. 20 and the railroad tracks between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This rule specifically applies, without limitation, to cars or automobiles or motorcycles which are unusually noisy, to automobile audio devices, or to portable audio devices being used by park visitors. The foregoing prohibition against unusually loud noises specifically applies to the racing or rapid acceleration of motor vehicle engines in such a manner as to cause the vehicle to emit a noise louder than normal acceleration.

(iv) Liquor/alcohol permits are required at Hot Springs State Park. It is unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic or malt beverage or to be in possession of any type of alcoholic or malt beverage in an open container of any type, upon any state park land, public street, sidewalk, alley or public vehicle parking area, whether public or privately owned or leased, unless specifically permitted by the department. This section does not apply to designated campsites.

(A) A liquor/alcohol permit shall be acquired from the park headquarters or from a park ranger prior to the consumption of the liquor or malt beverage. The permit shall be acquired at least 24 hours in advance of the event and during regular working hours.

(B) Open containers are prohibited within fifty (50) feet of Buffalo, Tepee, or Park Streets.

(C) All persons consuming alcoholic or malt beverages shall abide by all applicable Wyoming Statutes and Thermopolis Town ordinances pertaining to the consumption of alcohol.

(v) Liquor/alcohol permits are required for the consumption of alcohol or malt beverages on those areas of Hot Springs State Park that are leased to other governing agencies i.e., Hot Springs County, Hot Springs School District, the Recreation Board, etc. Alcohol permits for these areas shall be obtained prior to the event from the governing body responsible for the management of these specific areas.

(vi) Diving into the Bighorn River from any structure or embankment is prohibited within park boundaries.

(vii) Pets that have been impounded will be turned over to the authorized impound used by the City of Thermopolis.

(viii) No person may remove mineral water from within park boundaries, in excess of six gallons, without written permission from the park superintendent, or by prior written agreement with the department.

(ix) No person shall use a skateboard or any wheeled coaster device on any roadway within the park unless the roadway has been closed by park personnel for an approved event. Skateboards are prohibited on any sidewalks within the park boundaries.

(x) The designation of school zones covers only those days when school is in session, and such hours as children are in route to and from school. Every driver of a motor vehicle shall exercise extreme care in approaching and driving through such areas. At those intersections adjacent to schools where stop signs are maintained at various hours of the day, it shall be the duty of every driver of a motor vehicle to stop and permit any child to cross, when such child or children are waiting at the curb or within five (5) feet thereof. (As per city Ordinance 376, 12/21/51, 92.)

(xi) Article V. of the Thermopolis City Ordinance pertaining to emergency snow route markings and restrictions shall be in effect where roadways are signed and/or advertised per city ordinances.

(xii) Swimming and/or wading in any of the cooling ponds or canals used for mineral water from the Big Horn Spring is prohibited.

(c) Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park.

(i) Pets are prohibited in designated areas.

(ii) The use of dogs for dog training shall be restricted to areas designated by the superintendent.

(iii) Motorized watercraft are prohibited on ponds.

(iv) Ponds are closed to fishing, minnow seining and minnow trapping.

(d) Sinks Canyon State Park.

(i) Nature trail is open to foot traffic use only.

(ii) Snowmobiles are prohibited from operating on park grounds.

(e) Bear River State Park.

(i) Possession and/or consumption of alcohol.

(A) It shall be unlawful to consume or to possess alcoholic or malt beverages in an open container while operating a motor vehicle.

(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume or to carry in an open container any alcoholic or malt beverage, except in designated campsites or areas designated on a properly obtained 24 hour state park permit. Permits are available from park headquarters/travel information center, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.

(C) For the purpose of this section, an open container is any glass, cup, bottle, can or other receptacle used for drinking which is not sealed or capped.

(ii) The use of snowmobiles is prohibited within Bear River State Park except by park staff on official duties, city grooming crews, or by permission of the superintendent.

(iii) The use of skateboards and roller skates are prohibited within 50 feet of any building or structure. Destructive uses of these devices such as ramping or jumping onto any facility or structure is also prohibited.

(iv) The use of game calls, including but not limited to bugles or scent attractants shall be prohibited.

(v) Harassment of wildlife shall be prohibited.

(vi) Tractor trailers shall be prohibited in the park unless authorized by the superintendent.

(f) Guernsey State Park.

(i) Motorized boats or personal watercraft shall be launched only from specified boat ramps.

(g) Ft. Bridger State Historic Site.

(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume or to carry in an open container any alcoholic or malt beverage, except in designated campsites or areas designated on a properly obtained 24 hour state park permit.

(ii) All paths are open to foot traffic only. All vehicles must remain on established roads and/or parking area, except maintenance vehicles.

Notes

024-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-24

Amended, Eff. 11/16/2021.