About Shirley Basin Reservoir
This reservoir is located in the scenic grasslands of Shirley Basin. Fishing is a popular use of this reservoir. This is a primitive site with no facilities.
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Shirley Basin Reservoir
Shirley Basin, Wyoming · Carbon County · Facility
This reservoir is located in the scenic grasslands of Shirley Basin. Fishing is a popular use of this reservoir. This is a primitive site with no facilities.
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Weather at Shirley Basin Reservoir
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
63°/44°
💧 4%🌬 25mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:33 PM
Sun
Mostly Clear
64°/41°
💧 1%🌬 29mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:34 PM
Mon
Overcast
72°/40°
💧 3%🌬 24mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Tue
Overcast
75°/50°
💧 1%🌬 22mph
↑ 5:30 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Wed
Overcast
74°/49°
💧 6%🌬 19mph
↑ 5:30 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From State Highway 487, 22 miles north of Medicine Bow, take the State Highway 77 turnoff. Proceed 6.1 miles to unmarked BLM route 3127. Take a right onto that route. Stay right at the fork .7 miles in, and continue for another 1 mile to Shirley Basin Reservoir.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Shirley Basin Reservoir
Heading to Shirley Basin Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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