Buffalo Bill State Park
State Park in Park County, Wyoming / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Buffalo Bill State Park is a public recreation area surrounding the reservoir formed by the Buffalo Bill Dam, an impoundment of the Shoshone River, in Park County, Wyoming. The state park, reservoir and dam were named after William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, who founded the nearby town of Cody and who owned much of the land now occupied by the reservoir and park. The park offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and picnicking and is managed by Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.[3]
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Buffalo Bill State Park | |
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Location | Park County, Wyoming, United States |
Coordinates | 44°29′26″N 109°14′4″W[1] |
Area | 10,276 acres (4,159 ha)[2] |
Elevation | 5,374 ft (1,638 m)[1] |
Established | 1957 |
Administered by | Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails |
Designation | Wyoming state park |
Named for | Buffalo Bill Cody |
Website | Official website |
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