Bud Kimball Reservoir

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Bud Kimball Reservoir is a lake destination in Washakie County, Wyoming, offering travelers a change of pace centered on water and open views. For anyone moving through this part of the state, it can be a reason to pause and take in a different kind of landscape from the road-trip routine.

Reservoirs invite a simple sort of visit: notice the shape of the water, the meeting of land and shoreline, and how the view changes with the light. Even small shifts in cloud cover or the angle of the sun can alter the color and texture of a broad water surface. Rather than rushing from one viewpoint to the next, give yourself time to look across the scene and appreciate its scale.

The setting also suits an unhurried break between longer travel legs. A calm stretch of water can offer a welcome visual contrast, whether you are making a brief stop or taking time to enjoy the surrounding landscape. Keep your plans flexible and let the conditions of the day guide how long you stay; wind, light and weather can all shape the feel of a waterside visit.

Bud Kimball Reservoir is best approached as a place to take in the landscape, not as a checklist of activities. Its identity is straightforward: a Wyoming reservoir in Washakie County, with the open-water setting as the focus. Travelers who enjoy noticing reflections, changing skies and the transition between land and water will find a natural subject for a quiet pause. Before setting out, check current local guidance for practical visit details, then leave room in your itinerary to enjoy the view at an easy pace.

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Nearby & related places

1. Rice Number 3 Reservoir — approx. 1.6 km away (straight-line distance).
2. Roughs Reservoir — approx. 2.8 km away (straight-line distance).
3. Little Cedar Reservoir — approx. 4.2 km away (straight-line distance).

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1. Use a wide composition to emphasize the reservoir’s expanse and its relationship with the surrounding land.
2. Try a balanced frame that gives the water and sky complementary space.

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Sources & visitor information

• OpenStreetMap place record