Big Sandy Reservoir

Big Sandy Reservoir is a 2,146-acre lake located near Farson in Sublette County, Wyoming, offering free public access for boating and water recreation. The Little Sandy Crossing boat ramp provides a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site is ADA accessible and offers primitive camping facilities at no charge, making it an affordable option for multi-day paddling trips. The area is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation with primitive facilities and no on-site manager, so visitors should come prepared and use the area at their own risk.

To reach the access point, travel east on State Highway 28 from Farson approximately 7 miles, then north on County Road 4-10 for 5 miles, and finally east on the Little Sandy Crossing access road for 1 mile. The site allows up to 14-day stays and features multiple campground loops, including a smaller loop directly at the boat ramp. No reservations are required, and there are no launching fees. The reservoir is surrounded by scenic Wyoming landscape and provides good opportunities for fishing as well as paddling.

A pivotal stop along the California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express overland routes, this site is discussed in numerous emigrant diaries and was also a stage station for a brief time. The bridge here is not original; crossing here was not as hazardous as crossing a larger river. The trail runs diagonal from the northeast to the southwest of the fenced area. This is a fee-free site. The area...

A pivotal stop along the California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express overland routes, this site is discussed in numerous emigrant diaries and was also a stage station for a brief time. The bridge here is not original; crossing here was not as hazardous as crossing a larger river. The trail runs diagonal from the northeast to the southwest of the fenced area. This is a fee-free site. The area is ADA accessible.

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