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Granite Springs Reservoir, Wyoming
176.07 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
41.18 degrees N, 105.23 degrees W - Laramie County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Wyoming Game and Fish Department coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Granite Springs Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 84% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- The largest lake in Laramie County among those counted.
- About 21 miles from Laramie, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Reservoir | Laramie | 2.1 mi | 130.22 acres |
| Upper North Crow Reservoir | Albany | 4.9 mi | 88.96 acres |
| Willow Creek Reservoir | Albany | 18 mi | 45.96 acres |
| Swan Reservoir | Laramie | 20 mi | 28.42 acres |
| Valley Reservoir | Laramie | 20 mi | 25.13 acres |
| Polaris Reservoir | Laramie | 21 mi | 28.66 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Granite Springs Reservoir
How Big Is Granite Springs Reservoir?
Granite Springs Reservoir covers 176.07 acres in Laramie County, Wyoming.
What Is the Largest Lake in Laramie County?
Granite Springs Reservoir is the largest lake in Laramie County, at 176.07 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Lake | Park | 285 acres | 472 ft |
| 2 | Lake Reno | Park | 107 acres | 222 ft |
| 3 | Snowdrift Lake | Teton | 57 acres | 174 ft |
| 4 | Crater Lake | Big Horn | 39 acres | 166 ft |
| 5 | Beauty Lake | Park | 94 acres | 165 ft |
All 120 Wyoming lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone Lake | Teton | 84,442 acres | - |
| 2 | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Sweetwater | 38,888.36 acres | 440 ft |
| 3 | Jackson Lake | Teton | 26,853.22 acres | - |
| 4 | Pathfinder Reservoir | Carbon | 22,000 acres | 192 ft |
| 5 | Seminoe Reservoir | Carbon | 20,000 acres | 200 ft |
All 783 Wyoming lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 120671515). Verified October 30, 2026.