Updated August 2026
Best Kayaking Lakes in Wyoming
Top 22 kayaking lakes in Wyoming, ranked by Secchi clarity (clearer water makes for better paddling — you can see fish, plants, and the bottom).
- Grade A–B water quality
- No known access restrictions
- 50–2,000 acres
Kayaking-friendly rankings prefer lakes with low motor-boat congestion, interesting shoreline, decent water clarity, and public access. Boulder Lake (B) tops the Wyoming list.
Kayaking favors lakes with shoreline interest — bays, islands, undeveloped stretches — which tends to correlate with the larger, more remote Wyoming lakes rather than the small, residential ones.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Clarity | Area | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder Lake | Sublette | WY | B | 27.7 ft | 1,676 acres | ~83 ft est. |
| 2 | Half Moon Lake | Sublette | WY | B | 22.2 ft | - | ~111 ft est. |
| 3 | Lower New Fork Lake | Sublette | WY | B | 22 ft | - | - |
| 4 | Hog Park Reservoir | Carbon | WY | B | 17.9 ft | 598 acres | ~76 ft est. |
| 5 | Worthen Meadows Reservoir | Fremont | WY | B | 15.9 ft | 92 acres | - |
| 6 | Healy Reservoir | Johnson | WY | B | 15.3 ft | 246 acres | ~19 ft est. |
| 7 | Granite Springs Reservoir | Laramie | WY | B | 11.8 ft | 190 acres | ~15 ft est. |
| 8 | Meadowlark Lake | Big Horn | WY | B | 11.7 ft | 276 acres | ~21 ft est. |
| 9 | Lake Cameahwait | Fremont | WY | B | 11.6 ft | 414 acres | ~19 ft est. |
| 10 | Crystal Reservoir | Laramie | WY | B | 11.6 ft | 136 acres | ~12 ft est. |
| 11 | Alcova Reservoir Transitional Pelagic | Natrona | WY | B | 11.3 ft | - | - |
| 12 | Rob Roy Reservoir | Albany | WY | B | 11.2 ft | 801 acres | - |
| 13 | Park Reservoir | Sheridan | WY | B | 10.8 ft | 318 acres | ~19 ft est. |
| 14 | Lower Sunshine Reservoir | Park | WY | B | 10.6 ft | 1,049 acres | ~162 ft est. |
| 15 | Upper New Fork Lake | Sublette | WY | B | 10.5 ft | - | - |
| 16 | Wheatland Reservoir | Platte | WY | B | 8.9 ft | 424 acres | ~42 ft est. |
| 17 | Frye Lake | Fremont | WY | B | 8.4 ft | 134 acres | ~17 ft est. |
| 18 | Lake Owen | Albany | WY | B | 8.1 ft | 120 acres | ~23 ft est. |
| 19 | Upper North Crow Reservoir | Laramie | WY | B | - | 94 acres | ~20 ft est. |
| 20 | Twin Lakes Reservoir D | Sheridan | WY | B | - | 81 acres | ~13 ft est. |
| 21 | Deaver Reservoir -D | Park | WY | B | - | 80 acres | ~25 ft est. |
| 22 | Sawmill Reservoir D | Sheridan | WY | B | - | 75 acres | ~15 ft est. |
Get updates when Wyoming kayaking lakes change
New clarity and algae readings can move a lake on this list. Unsubscribe anytime.
Where to stay near Wyoming kayaking lakes
Find cabins, campgrounds, and rentals near Wyoming's clearest paddling water — live availability and prices for your kayak trip.
Top-rated places to stay near Wyoming paddling lakes
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Wyoming paddling lakes?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Wyoming paddling lakes — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.