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Carbon County - Places to Visit

Places to visit in Carbon County, Wyoming.

Places to Visit in Carbon County, Wyoming

Baggs

Visitors can visit the Outlaw Stop and view the house that Butch Cassidy occasionally stayed in. Sportsmen also can take advantage of local hunting with the aid of outfitting businesses located in Baggs. Visitors also can take a drive along the scenic byway starting in Baggs and traveling east on Wyoming Highway 70 through Dixon and Savery to Encampment and Riverside. The route is known as Battle Mountain Highway and winds through the Medicine Bow National Forest through fields of aspen trees into thick pine forest.

Dixon

As the Host City of the Little Snake River Valley Rodeo, Dixon, like the entire valley, has never strayed far from its western roots. Named for the trapper, Bob Dixon, the town has a wonderful charm and laid-back style. The Dixon Town Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1911, the Dixon Club has been a longtime watering hole for weary travelers passing through the valley. Its walls are covered with antiques and mementos of the area, so make sure to set aside a few extra minutes to explore and enjoy this piece of local history.

Elk Mountain

Elk Mountain is a small town, population 192, located at the base of it's 11,156 foot namesake, in Carbon County, Wyoming. Elk Mountain was named after Sioux Chief Standing Elk. Elk Mountain has a variety of activities for each season, some of which include world class trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, skiing, and camping.

Encampment

Once called Grand Encampment by French-Canadian trappers who rendezvoused along the Encampment River, this small town has a rich history. In 1897, copper was discovered in the Sierra Madre Mountains just above this quiet settlement, and soon hundreds flocked to the area to get their share of the mined riches.The Encampment Museum is a must see when visiting Encampment.

Hanna

History buffs will enjoy the Hanna Museum which offers an excellent background on the coal company town of Hanna. The Hanna Recreation Center has an Olympic sized pool and a rare Rotary Locomotive on display. Also be sure to visit the three memorials built to honor the miners lost in two explosions, one in 1903 and the other in 1908, which took the lives of 228 local miners. Hanna is the gateway to the activities in the North Country including the famous Fisherman Paradise of Miracle Mile Boating and Seminoe State Park.

Medicine Bow

Visitors can enjoy a meal or stay at the Virginian Hotel, named after Owen Wister’s classic novel. The hotel also hosts the “Battle of Old Wyoming” music festival in August. A few miles east on Highway 30 is the Dinosaur Fossil Cabin, built entirely of bones excavated from the nearby “dinosaur graveyard” of Como Bluff.

Rawlins

As the county seat, Rawlins is situated like a gateway to the outdoor playgrounds of Carbon County. A favorite attraction in Rawlins is the Carbon County Museum, which is ever expanding and adding new displays, including a Discovery Room for children. The museum is home to historical artifacts from Rawlins and around the entire county. Another popular spot is the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course located on the east side of Rawlins.

Riverside

With Riverside’s small population, visitors will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of small town America at its finest. This town offers travelers all of the amenities needed to enjoy a great vacation. Food, gas, and lodging are all readily available. Nestled among tall cottonwood and aspen trees, you’ll discover a beautiful town park. There you’ll find plenty of play equipment for the kids, as well as picnic tables and a covered cooking area.

Saratoga

Visitors can enjoy a float trip, either by inner tube or boat, down the North Platte River starting in Saratoga or schedule an outdoor adventure, such as a guided fishing trip, with one of the many outfitters in town. The North Platte River is known for its trophy fishing opportunities. Travelers can stop for lunch or shopping in town before embarking upon the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. Saratoga Lake Campground is a perfect place to host family camping trips.

Savery

Resting quietly between the desolate beauty of the Red Desert to the west and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains to the east, the Little Snake River Valley is one of the most isolated places in Wyoming. There is a strong sense of history here exemplified by the many old log cabins scattered around the area. However, the people who make the valley their home will tell you that the real magic here is the easy pace of life.

Each community in Carbon County, Wyoming has its own unique flavor, area attractions and community events. Explore them all!

Fishing - Hunting - Snowmobiling - Hiking - Hot Springs - Exploring! When "It's Time to Get Your West On" find it all in Carbon County! Only 6 hours from Yellowstone and 3 hours from Rocky Mountain National Park!