Children's Swim Beach & Playground | Alcova Lake Visitor's Guide

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Alcova Lake
WEST SIDE
Lakeshore Drive
(County Road 406)
2 miles west of Alcova, WY
off State Hwy 220

Alcova Lake
EAST SIDE
Kortes Road
(County Road 407)
the main road at Alcova, WY
off State Hwy 220

Gray Reef Reservior
& Campground
Gray Reef Road
(County Road 412)
off State Hwy 220
just east of Alcova, WY

Pathfinder Lake
& Campgrounds
Pathfinder Road
(County Road 409)
drive 6 miles west of
Alcova on Hwy 220
drive south 6 miles
to Pathfinder Dam.

Pathfinder Wildlife Refuge
State Hwy 220
starts 8 miles west of Alcova
watch for signs

Alcova Lake, Wyoming

Children's Swim Beach & Playground
Managed by Natrona County Parks Dept - (307) 235-9311

Day Use Only - No Overnight Camping
CLOSED: 10PM to 7AM

The Children's Swim Beach & Playground, sometimes called "Little Sandy Beach," is at the center of the Alcova Lake Recreation Area. This area hosts a sandy bay where children can swim and play at the playground. Beach volleyball is a popular pastime of teens and adults.

There is an adjacent picnic shelters and restrooms are located immediately to the south of the swim beach area.

Playground designed for children 5 to 12 years old. Adult supervision is recommended.

[ Detailed Map | More about: Restrooms, ADA Accessibility ]

ADA Info:
Parking, Restroom, Picnic Area, Congrete Sidewalk/Ramp into swim area.

Rules:

NO LIFEGUARDS, Swim At Own Risk.
Water skiing and boating within swim area is prohibited.
No Four-Wheelers (ATVs,MPVs) on beach or shoreline. Four-Wheelers must stay on paved or gravel roads.
No Pets on beach
No Glass Containers
No building or tending fires.
No fishing is allowed from April 15 - October 15.
CLEAN YOUR BOAT & TRAILER BEFORE entering Wyoming rivers and lakes. Currently none of the Wyoming reservoirs contain invasive mussels.

See Additional Park Rules

Public Boat Docks

Further down the bay are four day use boat docks that can be rented for $7 per day. A boat ramp and dock are adjacent to the public docks. Reservations for the public boat docks are encouraged and can be made by calling (307) 235-9311. Alcova Marina also offers overnight boat docks.