353 McKean Road
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3596 (Office)Park Facilities
The Keyhole area centers on the reservoir, approximately 14,720 acres of water
recreation opportunity. The elevation at Keyhole is about 4,100 feet. The four
seasons are comparatively mild with glorious weather from spring through fall
and some of the finest snowmobiling in the state during the winter months.
Keyhole Offers Many Attractions and is located on the western edge of the famed
Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft, and is easily accessed off I-90 at
exit 165 or take exits 153 or 550 in Moorcroft then Hwy 14 north six miles then
Hwy 113. Within sight of Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park is situated along the
southeast shore of Keyhole Reservoir and offers excellent fishing for walleye,
catfish, small mouth bass and northern pike. Keyhole is also a mecca for both
resident and migrating birds of all species. Visitors have the opportunity to
view many type of wildlife including mule deer, white-tailed deer, and wild
turkeys. A marina and motel are located on Headquarters Road, adjacent to the
lakeshore.
Keyhole State Park opens on May 1 and offers nine campgrounds that are all
overlooking the lake. There are more than 170 sites with tables and grills. Most
of the sites will handle large R.V.'s and trailers. Tent or R.V. camping is
possible at all sites. Some of the sites are in the trees and some are out in
the open.
Services are discontinued at the following areas on September 30: Homestead,
Cottonwood, Rocky Point, Pronghorn, Pat's Point, Arch Rock, Wind Creek, and
Coulter Bay. Trash recepticals and restrooms are still available. The roads to
Coulter Bay, the marina, and Pat's Point are plowed in the winter.
Keyhole State Park has a privately run marina and motel that has gas, fishing
supplies, groceries, pop, propane and showers. The marina has 10 camp sites with
electric hookups and a motel. The marina also has showers. Marina phone number
is (307) 756-9529.
Brief History
The magnetism of names like "Sundance" and "Devils Tower" draw the traveler to
this spacious park. The area was reserved by treaty for the Sioux tribes until
the great Black Hills gold rush in 1874. Conflicts with Native Americans grew
during this time, and the Sioux lost control of the lands. Keyhole State Park
was named for the "Keyhole" livestock brand that was used by two brothers by the
name of McKean. They had established a ranch in the area.
Things to Do
Birds, Birds, Birds Approximately 225 species of birds can be observed at
Keyhole State Park or within a mile of park boundaries. During the summer the
most abundant species include the White pelican, osprey, common yellowthroat and
Savannah sparrow. Birds migrate from the area during the winter. Winter birds
that are commonly observed at the park include bald eagles, red- and
white-breasted nuthatches and red crossbills. Ask at park headquarters for a
complete bird list.
Join us for the Pine Haven Recreation Department's annual 5K Walk/Run in July.
Call the park at (307) 756-3596 for details. |
