Sunset over the canyon walls at Alcova Reservoir.

Elevated’s guide to boating Alcova

Alcova · Wyoming

Alcova Reservoir

Central Wyoming water southwest of Casper — worth the trailer if this is your country.

Alcova sits on the North Platte about 30 miles from Casper. Natrona County water: ramps, camping, a marina concession, and enough room to make a trip out of it. Elevated brings the boats here because Wyoming owners shouldn’t have to come to Arvada to feel the dealership.

Destination water that still belongs to people who actually live there.

Best for · Destination weekends · Wakesurf · Camping trips

Suggested trips: Weekend Getaway. A lake can fit more than one.

No amenities are confirmed on this page. Anything not listed as confirmed is unverified, not a no.

Alcova Reservoir

Wyoming

Alcova Reservoir

Elevated tip

If Alcova is home water, tell us before you spec a boat for Chatfield. The lake you actually use should win.

What boaters actually want to know.

Elevation

About 5,500 ft.

Water

North Platte reservoir. Nearby Pathfinder and Seminoe sit in the same Wyoming chain.

Boat ramps

Multiple public ramps around the reservoir.

Marinas

Marina concession on the water.

Camping

County campgrounds around Alcova.

Trailer / access

From Colorado this is a real drive. From Casper it’s the local lake.

Nearby

Alcova · Casper

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We’ll help you get the boat ready for it.