
Wyoming Has ISLANDS? WHERE?
Wyoming might be landlocked, and most of its lakes are man-made, but the state still has plenty of islands—31 of them are named.
First, let's look at this the easy way and just browse Wikipedia. Here you can find these islands and their locations.
As you might imagine most of these islands are on the Western side of the state, in Teton and Sweetwater counties. Most are in rivers, and just a few are in lakes.
I was able to find camping near islands in places as the Island Park Campground, but I was not able to find camping on any island. That doesn't mean that it can't be done.
Some of the most notable island locations are:
- Jackson Lake - Out of the 31 islands in Wyoming, Jackson Lake boasts of 1/3 of them. Some of the islands at Jackson Lake are: Arizona Island, Dollar Island and Elk Island.
- Leigh Lake - Two little islands call Leigh Lake their home. They are Mystic Island, located to the north of the lake and Boulder Island, located south of the lake.
- Yellowstone Lake - Right behind Jackson Lake, Yellowstone Lake has the second most islands in Wyoming. If you ever visit, you'll see the islands that go by the named Dot Island, West Thumb Island and Harrington Island, to name a few.
- 'Treasure Island' - Although the Belcher River, located in Cave Falls (Teton County), only has one island, its name is pretty notorious. If you find yourself on this river, make sure you visit Treasure Island. Your friends and family will probably like to hear the tales you share.
- North Platte River - Carbon County is also home to two islands in Wyoming. Mullison Island is located in Saratoga, and Johnson Island, located in Overland Crossing.
Most of these islands are teeming with wildlife both on and around them.
Who would have thought that a state like Wyoming would have so many islands?
Hulett's Rogues Gallery Astounding Western History Collection
Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods
Traditional Wyoming Soda Shop Treats
Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods
More From Wake Up Wyoming








