Description:
The North Platte Project extends 111 miles along the river valley from near Guernsey, Wyoming to below Bridgeport, Nebraska. Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir are part of this project. Pathfinder Dam is one of the first constructed by the Reclamation Service (now the Bureau of Reclamation). The dam is in a granite canyon on the North Platte River about 3 miles below its junction with the Sweetwater River. Parts of the reservoir are included in the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge. There are 3 campgrounds and 3 boat ramps. Available species include brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, ohrid trout, and walleye. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are stocked annually in the reservoir. The Pathfinder Interpretive Center and 1.7-mile interpretive trail are located near the dam. The interpretive trail may be accessed across the historic suspension bridge or from the dam.Current Reservoir Levels

Directions:
Site is on the North Platte River 47 miles southwest of Casper, WY, in Carbon and Natrona counties. Access is from U.S. 220 via County roads 408 or 410.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic
• Hunting
• Pets
• Picnic
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing