Boysen State Park is named after Asmus Boysen, the man who built the dam to create Boysen Reservoir, in 1908. The dam furnished electrical power to the surrounding mines and provided water for irrigation. Today, the resevoir provides diverse recreational opportunities. Although the original dam has been replaced, part of the original dam can be seen on the cliff wall adjacent to the tunnels at the north end of the Lower Wind River Canyon.

Boysen State Park, located at the south end of the wind river Canyon, covers 40,000 acres of sagebrush covered hills. The 19,000-acre Boysen Reservoir offers excellent recreation opportunities. Along with fishing, swimming, skiing on the lake, one could take a white water rafting trip through the Wind River Canyon. The reservoir holds the state record for walleye at 17 lbs. 6 3/4 oz; it offers excellent ice fishing in the winter. Many types of waterfowl and wildlife may be viewed in the area.

• For the more adventurous, take a white water trip through the Wind River Canyon.