Fremont Canyon Recreation Area (Pathfinder Dam)

Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming.

Located 4 miles downriver from Pathfinder Dam, North Platte Project, on the rim of the historic North Platte River canyon between Pathfinder and Alcova Reservoirs. Currently only water that is released from Pathfinder Dam and bypasses Fremont Powerplant flows past the Fremont Canyon recreation area. Interpretive signs, restroom and picnic shelter are provided. The area is also popular for rock climbing. Current Reservoir Levels.

Notifications and Alerts

• Capell Cove boat launch is temporarily closed until further notice. For questions, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at (707) 905-7896 or by email at BOR-berryessa@usbr.gov. 

Nearby Activities

• Boating
• Camping
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Other Recreation Concession Site
• Picnicking
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports

Directions

South on State Highway 220 about 45 miles from Casper, Wyoming.

Additional Information

• Great Plains Web Site