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Buffalo Bill State Park

Located in the beautiful area between Cody and Yellowstone National Park, Buffalo Bill State Park has amazing camping, fishing, and boating!

Our main office and campground are located 9 miles west of Cody, WY on Hwy 14/16/20. At this time State Parks are open; however, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, visitor centers, museums, gift shops and offices are closed to the general public until further notice. Normal park fees apply; visitors are urged to use fee canisters. While we encourage citizens to enjoy the great outdoors while maintainin

g social distances, please know the Governor has also urged citizens to stay home whenever possible. This is an ever-changing situation. Please check back to check the status or call ahead before visiting.

05/05/2026

It’s here — our 2026 summer schedule of programs and events! Check out the individual event descriptions for a link to the event itself. You won't want to miss these awesome opportunities! ☀️

04/29/2026

Reminder: our Wildfire Preparation & Evacuation Planning Talk is tomorrow! 🚒

04/28/2026

Reminder: register today for our educator camp with Audubon Rockies! Learn new outdoor ed skills and earn PTSB credits by attending this fun training at Buffalo Bill SP on May 27 & 28th. Your registration includes a camping spot, food, and training materials — wyoparks.info/educatorcamp!

04/22/2026

This video, taken last summer, is of a helicopter that scooped water from our reservoir to help put out a local fire! 🌊

It’s likely going to be an extremely hot, dry summer — which makes wildfire preparedness all the more important. Join us next Thursday, April 30th for our Wildfire Preparation & Evacuation Planning Talk with the USFS and Greater Yellowstone Fire Action Network. 🔥

04/08/2026

Looking to hone your outdoor ed skills, pick up some new tips and tricks, AND earn PTSB credit or a new line on your resume?

☀️ May 27 & 28 — Buffalo Bill State Park

Join WyoParks and Audubon Rockies to explore the Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, and Project Wild curricula in beautiful Buffalo Bill State Park! We'll be camping, playing, and exploring. Opportunity for PTSB credit. Register here: https://wyoparks.info/educatorcamp!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Buffalo Bill State Park! 🌈🌤️

03/10/2026

WATER RELEASE ORDER BU 03-26 (Reservoir releases)
GENERAL

The Buffalo Bill crew will complete unit testing at the Buffalo Bill Powerplant March 11, 2026 through March 12, 2026. Testing will begin at approximately 1 p.m. and will last 24 hours.

During this period, river releases will increase by up to an additional 300 cfs. In addition, a test of the jet flow value will occur which will result in increased flow for approximately 15 minutes.

Upon completion of maintenance, the river flows will be maintained at 210 cfs.

BUFFALO BILL DAM

March 11, 2026
1300 – Beginning at 1300 and in coordination with the Buffalo Bill Crew, begin testing.

March 12, 2026
1500 – Upon completion of the unit testing and in coordination with the Buffalo Bil Crew, release approximately 210 cfs, as measured at the Cody gage. Maintain until further notice.

At no time shall the combined release from Buffalo Bill outlet works and the Shoshone Powerplant be less than 100 cfs.

02/25/2026

Exciting news: Ranger Katie is hosting a Read with a Ranger Program at the Cody Library! 📚

Join us for an evening at the library to learn more about birds. The program will be geared towards kids aged 4-10 years old, and registration is not required. We will be meeting at 5:30PM on Thursday, March 12th. See you there! 🦜

02/20/2026

Spend this summer working somewhere people travel to experience! 🌈

Buffalo Bill State Park is hiring seasonal employees to support daily park operations. Help us keep the site beautiful, functional, and efficient for visitors from all around the world.

☀️ Apply today: wyoparks.info/buffalobilljobs!

01/28/2026

Looking for an unforgettable summer job? Buffalo Bill State Park is hiring for Fee Collection and Maintenance positions!

🏞️ Spend your summer in beautiful Northwestern Wyoming at Buffalo Bill, conveniently located between amazing Yellowstone National Park and Cody, WY.

🏕️ Gain valuable experience in customer service, park management, and outdoor recreation.

🌲 Work with an awesome crew, experiencing new things each day in the beautiful scenery.

☀️ Apply today to make this summer amazing at wyoparks.info/buffalobilljobs!

🥾 We're also hiring for Interpretive Rangers... apply here: wyoparks.info/interprangers!

Address

4192 Northfork Highway
Cody, WY
82414

Telephone

+13075879227

Website

http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/

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