Besser Bend Crossing Access
Besser Bend Crossing Access
Bessemer Bend Crossing provides public river access to the North Platte River at a historic 19th-century ford location, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a non-fee, ADA-accessible site.
The area features a paved interpretive trail, parking area, picnic tables, and vault toilet facilities, making it suitable for both fishing and boating access.
Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Casper via Wyoming Highway 220 and Bessemer Bend Road, this site offers nearby river access with scenic views of the Red Buttes landmark.
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