Pilot Butte Reservoir

About Pilot Butte Reservoir

Pilot Butte Dam and Reservoir are part of the Riverton Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. The dam is 10 miles below the Wind River Diversion Dam and was completed in 1926. Fishing year-round with Wyoming State license. Fish species include trout, ling, and crappie. Limited shoreline access via roads. Approximately 1,000 surface acres. Available services include picnic/camping shelters, restroom, and boat ramp. No drinking water. Other activities include swimming, hiking, and watchable wildlife.

How to Get There

Located 25 miles west of Riverton, on U.S. 26.

Plan Your Visit to Pilot Butte Reservoir

Heading to Pilot Butte 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)