About Wardell/Harrington
Wardell and Harrington Reservoirs offer fishing, wildlife viewing, boat ramps, turn-around and parking areas, and restroom facilities.
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Wardell/Harrington
Otto, Wyoming · Big Horn County · Facility
Wardell and Harrington Reservoirs offer fishing, wildlife viewing, boat ramps, turn-around and parking areas, and restroom facilities.
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44.34912, -108.30733
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Weather at Wardell/Harrington
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Drizzle
74°/58°
💧 13%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Sun
Heavy Drizzle
66°/53°
💧 13%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Mon
Overcast
78°/46°
💧 13%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Tue
Overcast
75°/49°
💧 4%🌬 21mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:51 PM
Wed
Overcast
80°/52°
💧 3%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:30 AM ↓ 8:51 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
About 15 miles west of Basin, Wyoming.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Wardell/Harrington
Heading to Wardell/Harrington? 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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