guernsey state park

We were here in off season (november before the snow hit) and we just wanted to take a ride through. It was $6 (honor system) to go in. Saw multiple picnic and camp areas. Not sure what all there is to do there but the drive through was very scenic and beautiful and I can imagine is a nice escape from the otherwise dry, barren, wyoming landscape.

Gorgeous park. Pretty quiet while we were there. The yurts are awesome. Wish every state park had these. Hard to find the yurts. Rangers were friendly. Spectacular scenery. The castle was a fun hike for us. Good swimming. Great place for a family getaway.

This State Park is fantastic. The canyon rim road gives you wonderful views of the reservoir deep in the canyon, and lovely Fall foliage. Be sure to check out the CCC Museum, which gives you a look back at the history of GSP. It's open from May to the end of September. Also, stop in to see The Castle. Park fees include both. Invest $6.00, or for 17.00 park your RV or set up a tent. Some sites at the Sandy Beach camp area have full hook-ups. We were the only ones right near the lake. Come summer a reservation is required.

Me and my fiance came here to go fishing. The lake was huge and beautiful, i just loved the time we spent here. i just wish we would have caught fish.

Guernsey State Park was a beautiful surprise. The very large lake is actually a reservoir created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and there is a CCC museum on site included in the entrance price. There are boat ramps and picnic areas in secluded coves. For 2 out of state people on a motorcycle the cost was $6.00; Wyoming residents pay $4.00. We saw deer during our tour of the park. A perfect spot to rest and take in the natural beauty of a lake with rock canyons and forests. Take refreshments with you; there are no concession available in the park.

Accidentally we came across this state park. The sights are great and the camping sites are secluded and have great views.

Water is a bit cold, but with the shape of the lake, there is always smooth water for skiing. Yes, even in the Wyoming Wind!

This park was a delight. The winding road forced us to slow down and enjoy the scenery. The museum was set into the side of a hill, and had a lot of great history on the area.

When we visited here the campgrounds were just empty with no hosts or nothing. I know the reservoir was under repair but that should have not affected the campgrounds. Frankly at times I was afraid when walking to the restrooms. I hope you have it at full operation now.

A great place to visit for CCC enthusiasts, the museum, shelters and bridges built by the CCC in this park are well worth the visit. Also a tremendous place for hiking fans, with some of the best trails in Wyoming.

This is worth the stop. The signature wall is awesome and worth driving to from the ruts. There is also a pony express meeting place near the signature walls. The Grave yard is interesting to see as well. Don't forget to take a photo in the ruts1

I just finished a very pleasant overnight camping trip at Guernsey SP. The remarkable geology adds to the scenic and intellectual interest of the area. The CCC buildings are wonderfully well-preserved with new roofs, etc.; I think I visited all of them. The museum is a beautiful example of rustic architecture. It still displays the original exhibits. Usually, I'd think this meant the park was behind the times, or woefully short of funding. But the original watercolors are lovely in their own right, and worth saving. I just hope they're being adequately conserved. Be sure to drive out to "The Castle" too. It's a dramatically designed shelter building. Like the museum it hosts a wealth of stone arches.Heeding the notes about overnight train traffic, I camped in the North side of the park, across the reservoir in Fish Creek Canyon Campground. Had the scenic spot to myself. Well, save for the Hoot-hoot hooting of a Great Horned Owl just after dark. Yet another reason to like this spot was that it was away from the reservoir, which they are presently draining, leaving it a broad muddy flat.I hiked the Lakeside, Marsh Mountain, and North Bluffs trails to The Castle. The park suffered a fire last year, so some of the hike was through the burn mosaic. For me, this just made it interesting. The Lakeside Trail gains some elevation and is more of a rough path than a trail, but good fun. Look for the orange concretions in the limestone along the way. The other trails are relatively flat and free of "roller rocks". Marsh Mountain follows the cliffs above the reservoir, and thus gets some serious drama points (see photo). Know that the "Foot Trail Map" they hand you is very general and somewhat out of date. Apparently, the Echo Cliffs Trail has morphed into the North Bluffs Trail, which also now extends well past The Castle to the West (I didn't hike beyond The Castle. The fire destroyed the foot bridge on the Brimmer Pt. Trail. Finally, at the time of writing, the road over the dam was closed for work on the dam itself. It's worth the drive up through Hartville and down through the North entrance, both for the scenery and so you can see the museum.

What a lovely place to visit. Had a great time. We enjoyed the view. Wish we had more time to visit maybe on our return

Beautiful park with miles and miles of hiking trails, canyonlike reservoir with sandstone cliffs, boating, swimming. A great family stop. No reservations for campsites but they are never full so it's not a problem.

Cool to see what our pioneer ancestors saw when they came through on their wagons. We stayed only one night and a few hours the next day. Wish we could have seen more while we were there.