Sinks Canyon State Park

Staying nearby for a month. So we visited today to see what we could do here. Did one little hike. It was stunning. The views are amazing. We are from the east coast so this is a little different for us. I'm a waterfall girl through and through so I can't wait to do that hike. We also went to the visitor center and saw the sinks. Amazing. So many pretty wildflowers here and all the sage. A dream. We can break this up into a few days. Lots to do.

Water was up, so it was beautiful. Very short but pretty walk behind Visitors Center. The road "ends" at the trailhead to the big falls. Road was closed right past the entrance. If you aren't used to altitude it is kind of a difficult hike -but worth it! Take lots of water! We want to go again and take a lunch!

An amazing little national park. Great fishing up above the switchbacks at the lakes. The park is absolutely gorgeous but it's quite small. The sinks and the rise are absolutely beautiful. Fun interpretive center at the sinks. Looks like some amazing hikinh around the area although I wasn't able to get my boots on the ground. Definitely a great place to spend an afternoon.

An amazing value and excellent place for young and old. We camped 4 nights and had plenty of fun, hiking, checking out the fish, etc. The restrooms are clean, the grounds well kept, and the ranger station was in great shape as well. Over all well worth the effort to see and experience.

Top 10 favorite places in Wyoming— •Not a lot of traffic •Great view •No bugs •Multiple trails •Accessible bathrooms by the roadside •Gorgeous River •Plenty of wildlife

Had an absolutely wonderful visit here. We didn't have enough time to include the visitor's center but the hike was amazing. Beautiful scenery and waterfalls. I really wish I had known about this place earlier, I would surely have spent more time here. Can't wait to go back!

What a beautiful place to visit. Lots of hiking trails and your choice of four lakes to spend the day kayaking or fishing. June is a great time to visit when all the wild flowers are in bloom and the river is flowing high from the snow melt.

Really cool little park. It is definitely worth a visit.

We stopped in Lander, Wyoming for a few days, so we decided to check out the Sinks Canyon State Park. Good decision! Sinks Canyon is so named because of a rushing river that flows out of the mountains and through the canyon. Halfway down, the river turns (sinks) into a cavern and runs underground for 1/4 mile where it emerges in a pool called "The Rise". In the Rise there are Rainbow and Brown trout; the larger ones may weigh up to 12 lbs, but NO FISHING! For a quarter you can buy fish food to feed the fish, which is fun for everyone. A must-do if you are in the area! Also check out the Visitor Center. It is small, but is one of the best I've seen, and I've seen many. The wildlife is well displayed; and I loved the wildflower displays. The geologic rocks outside the visitor center are also A+. Well done, absolutely 5 stars.

I went there because my family has a picture of the Sink taken by my great grand father AT Scott, I think, for the Wind River Mountaineer circa 1900-1910. The Sink Overlook lets you stand in the same spot and take the same picture 110 years later. The walk down to the Sink is not for the faint of heart. The lower half of the trail is narrow, the rocks are slippery, and you need to avoid animal scat. It is worth the climb. I took a number of photos including one looking up to the people standing at the overlook. You need people in a few of the pictures just to convey the size of the Sink where the river disappears underground. Next we visited the Rise where the water from the Sink returns to the surface. The Rise starts at a pond created by sand washed up as the water travels underground. The pond is filled with Brown and Rainbow Trout trapped there by the underground river. The trout range in size from little 6" fish to 8-10 pounders. You can buy fish food and toss it to the fish. The feeding frenzy causes the water to boil. I would go back just to admire 10 pound Rainbow Trout.

Best camping spots! Close to the River, Rock Climbing and popular trails. The Yurts are great for larger groups like Family get togethers. Close enough to town to get supplies and yet into the edge of the Wind River Mountains.