Worthen Meadows Reservoir

**Location & Access:** Worthen Meadows Reservoir is a 90-acre lake located near Lander in the southern Wind River Mountains. The boat ramp is situated at Worthen Meadow Campground, accessible via State Highway 131 south from Lander (10 miles) and Forest Road 300 (8.5 miles). The facility is well-suited for paddlers and non-motorized boaters looking for scenic alpine water access.

**Facilities & Amenities:** The campground offers 28 shoreline campsites with potable water, vault toilets, and picnic areas, making it ideal for multi-day trips. A dedicated boat ramp provides convenient water access for kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft. Note that RV trailers are limited to 24 feet maximum. Nearby trailheads provide access to the Popo Agie Wilderness for those combining paddling with backpacking.

**Recreation Opportunities:** The reservoir is popular for fishing (rainbow trout and brook trout), and the scenic location within the Wind River Mountains offers beautiful paddling conditions. Sinks Canyon and the Wild and Scenic Sweetwater River are nearby for additional exploration in the area.

Worthen Meadow Campground has 28 campsites on the shores of Worthen Meadow Resevoir. Trailheads at the campground accesses the Popo Agie Wilderness. No trailers over 24 feet. Amenities include potable water, three vault toilets, picnic tables, cook grates and boat ramp. Worthen Meadow Picnic Area is nearby.