Glendo Reservoir
Glendo Reservoir is a large, multipurpose storage dam and recreation area on the North Platte River in southwest Wyoming. Popular for boating, fishing, camping, and winter recreation, it offers an expansive waterscape surrounded by sagebrush plains and intermittent grasslands.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Mountain West |
| Subregion | Great Plains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Glendo County |
| District | North Platte River Basin |
| City | Glendo |
| Postal Code | 82213 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 42.1508 |
| Longitude | -104.5744 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMEGlendo Reservoir is a sizable man-made lake on the North Platte River, formed by Glendo Dam which is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Sitting just west of Chugwater and south of Douglas, it offers roughly 12 square miles of surface area and an elevation around 4,860 feet. The reservoir is a critical water storage and flood control feature, but it’s also quite popular as a recreation destination. Visitors come for boating, skiing, and swimming during summer months, while anglers target species like walleye, northern pike, and catfish. The shoreline is lined with state-managed campgrounds, boat ramps, and picnic areas, making it easy to access from nearby towns and highways. In winter, the area transforms into a quieter setting for ice fishing and cross-country skiing, with services varying seasonally.
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