Buffalo Bill Dam

 July 4, 2025

Cody Trout Ranch Camp site 24

Cody, Wyoming

Happy 4th to everyone!!

Once again, Cody closed off the street for a morning parade.  As we routed ourselves around the parade area, we were amazed at how far away people were parking for the parade.  Momma had heard someone mention that they easily had over 500 spectators for the parade.  

Once again, the two-legged decided to avoid the crowd and headed to Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center.

Momma had been talking about the great scenery around our campground

But she had to admit, the views around the dam were even more impressive.

Even the dam bugs were something to oohh over.

The construction on the dam began in 1905 with the thoughts of irrigation for this desert like/dry area and took 5 years to complete paying workers three dollars for a 10 hour day of work.

It has since been upgraded in height as well as adding the visitor center where you can view a film on the construction of the dam.  Quite the project, especially for the years 1905-1910 with the equipment that was available.

This whole area is worth seeing, including the highway to the dam that takes you through a series of tunnels.

Momma said this plaque from the visitor center details why the views are so impressive in every directions.

It was a nice touch to be shuttled from the parking lot to the visitor center next to the dam by a very congenial driver.   

It was an ideal set up all free of charge.  Cody is a very friendly area.  Our campground owner has gone out of his way to make our stay a wonderful experience.  Momma definitely made a good choice for a campground.  When we arrived, there were lots of empty sites but as the fourth of July weekend approached, the sites have filled up with rental class C's as well as personally owned campers.  

I'm Chloe