Shortys Reservoir

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Shortys Reservoir is a lake destination in Washakie County, Wyoming, offering travelers a chance to make water the focus of a brief stop or a more leisurely outing. Its appeal lies in the straightforward experience of spending time near a reservoir: taking in the open water, noticing how the light changes across its surface, and enjoying a change of pace from the road.

A visit here can be as simple as pausing to appreciate the view. Reservoirs invite a different rhythm from attractions built around a formal program; the setting itself provides the point of interest. Depending on the weather and time of day, the water may look bright and reflective or take on a more muted appearance. These shifts can make even a short visit feel distinct, without needing to plan an elaborate activity.

For travelers exploring Washakie County, Shortys Reservoir offers a water-centered stop to consider when shaping an itinerary. Give yourself enough flexibility to enjoy the setting at an unhurried pace, while keeping your plans aligned with local access guidance. If you are traveling with a particular activity in mind, make that activity part of your planning rather than assuming every reservoir supports the same uses.

The simplest approach is to arrive with modest expectations and let the place set the pace: look across the water, take in the broader setting, and enjoy a quiet break in the day. Shortys Reservoir is a reminder that a travel stop does not need a packed schedule to provide a welcome change of scene. For visitors passing through this part of Wyoming, it can be a useful place to build a pause around the lake setting and the calm, open character of a reservoir.

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Nearby & related places

1. Two Wash Reservoir — approx. 1.7 km away (straight-line distance).
2. Honeycombs Wilderness Study Area — approx. 10.4 km away (straight-line distance).
3. Bud Kimball Reservoir — approx. 12.9 km away (straight-line distance).

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1. Use the water as a broad, uncluttered element in the frame.
2. Try a horizontal composition that emphasizes the contrast between water and sky.

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Take a water-centered pause at Shortys Reservoir in Washakie County, Wyoming. A simple change of pace can be part of the journey.

Planning a Wyoming itinerary? Shortys Reservoir offers a lake setting to consider for a quiet break in Washakie County.

At Shortys Reservoir, let the water set the tone: an unhurried stop and a moment to enjoy the changing light.

Looking for a simple stop in Washakie County? Put Shortys Reservoir on your list of places to explore.

A reservoir can be its own reason to pause. Shortys Reservoir brings a water-focused stop to a Wyoming travel day.

Keep your Shortys Reservoir visit simple: take in the water, enjoy the setting, and follow local guidance when planning activities.

Shortys Reservoir is a lake destination in Washakie County, Wyoming—one more place to shape a relaxed travel itinerary around.

Make room for a slower moment on your Wyoming travels with a stop at Shortys Reservoir.

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Sources & visitor information

• OpenStreetMap place record