Keyhole State Park

State: Wyoming

Address 1: 22 Marina Road

City: Moorcroft

Zip: 82721

Phone: (307) 756-3596

Open: Open all year

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 259

Camp URL: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.asp?siteID=10

Full Hook: Yes

Note: Most park grounds are open year round, weather permitting; restrooms and drinking water systems are closed Oct. 1 – April 30.

Keyhole State Park is located on the western edge of the famed Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft, and is easily accessed off Interstate 90, Exit 165, or take Exit 153 or 154 in Moorcroft, then U.S. Highway 14 north 6 miles, then take State Route 113.

Keyhole is a mecca for both resident and migrating birds of all species. Visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of other wildlife, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope and wild turkeys. There is a marina and motel located on the headquarters side of the lake and operated by a concessionaire. The concessionaire has pop, alcohol, groceries, bait, tackle, fishing licenses and 10 electric campsites that he reserves. There is a public boat ramp at the marina.

Arch Rock: There are 13 campsites with gravel pads, one universally accessible site with cement pad, fire rings, picnic tables, a comfort station and water hydrants spaced through out in the campgrounds. There is one pull through campsite and there is overflow parking for extra vehicles. Most of the campsites are in the pine trees. When the reservoir is full, there is easy access to the water.

Tatanka: There are 33 campsites with gravel pads, two universally accessible sites with cement pads, fire rings, picnic tables and restrooms. The water hydrants are easily accessible to the campgrounds. There are five tent campsites with one universally accessible tent site, fire rings and picnic tables. There is overflow parking for extra vehicles. Most of the campsites are in the pine trees with a few without shade. There is a universally accessible shelter that is day-use only and can be reserved. When the reservoir is full there is easy access to the water.

Pronghorn: There are 33 campsites with gravel pads, two universally accessible sites with cement pads, fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and water hydrants spaced throughout the campgrounds. There is universally accessible playground equipment at the campground. There is overflow parking for extra vehicles. Most of the sites are back-in with a few pull-through. The campsites are located in the pine trees. The access to the reservoir water is more difficult because of the terrain.

Beach Area: There are six sites that are not developed; so, there is no pad and the ground is not level. There are fire rings, picnic tables, a restroom and water hydrant within close walking distant to the campgrounds. The sites are in or near the pine trees. All sites are within easy walking distance of the reservoir.

Pat’s Point: There are 45 sites; some have been developed and have a gravel pad while others are on the grass. All the sites have fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and water hydrants spaced throughout the campground. Some of the sites are in the trees while most are out in the open. The campsites have easy access to the reservoir. There is a shelter that can be reserved. There is a public boat ramp in this area when the reservoir is full.

Homestead: There are 40 campsites with gravel pads and three universally accessible sites with cement pads, fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and water hydrants spaced throughout the campgrounds. The sites are along the pine trees. Most of the sites are back-in, but there are a number of them that are pull-through. The campsites are away from the reservoir.

Cottonwood: There are 35 undeveloped campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms,and water hydrants throughout the campgrounds. There is universally accessible playground equipment located in the middle of the campgrounds. There is no easy access to the reservoir. There is a shelter that can be reserved. The campsites are in among the pine trees.

Rocky Point: There are 22 undeveloped campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and water hydrants throughout the campgrounds. Most of the sites are out in the open but have easy access to the reservoir.

Wind Creek: There are 16 undeveloped campsites with fire rings, picnic tables and restrooms. There is NO drinking water in this campground. Most of the campsites are in or near the pine trees. There is a public boat ramp in the area when the reservoir is full.

Coulter Bay: There are 16 undeveloped campsites; half are walk in tent camping along the rock cliffs. Each site has a fire ring and, and picnic table, and restrooms and water hydrants are near by. There is an area that can be reserved. This area is used as a major boat launch area.

Keyhole Offers Many Attractions and is located on the western edge of the famed Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft, and is easily accessed off I-90 at exit 165 or take exits 153 or 550 in Moorcroft then Hwy 14 north six miles then Hwy 113. Within sight of Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park is situated along the southeast shore of Keyhole Reservoir and offers excellent fishing for walleye, catfish, small mouth bass and northern pike. Keyhole is also a mecca for both resident and migrating birds of all species. Visitors have the opportunity to view many type of wildlife including mule deer, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys. A marina and motel are located on Headquarters Road, adjacent to the lakeshore.

Keyhole State Park is open year around and offers nine campgrounds that are all overlooking the lake. There are more than 170 sites with tables and grills. Most of the sites will handle large R.V.’s and trailers. Tent or R.V. camping is possible at all sites. Some of the sites are in the trees and some are out in the open.

Services are discontinued at the following areas on September 30: Homestead, Cottonwood, Rocky Point, Pronghorn, Pat’s Point, Arch Rock, Wind Creek, and Coulter Bay. Trash recepticals and restrooms are still available. The roads to Coulter Bay, the marina, and Pat’s Point are plowed in the winter.

Keyhole State Park has a privately run marina and motel that has gas, fishing supplies, groceries, pop, propane and showers. The marina has 10 camp sites with electric hookups and a motel. The marina also has showers.