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Riverton, Wyoming, is a small town of about 10,000 people in central Wyoming. The town gets its name from the four rivers that converge there. Every summer, loads of visitors come to Riverton for the Mountain Man Rendezvous, a festival that recreates meetings of trappers and traders in the area of Riverton with dancing, food, and games of skill based on life in the 1830s. Nearby Wind River Canyon has whitewater rafting, which is another popular draw with visitors, and a fine way to fight off the summer heat.
The area has a strong indigenous presence. The town has only existed as Riverton since 1906 when the land upon which it sits was taken from the tribes in the area through an act of Congress. Today, you can experience native cultural events, such as powwows and exhibitions of both art and dancing. The nearby Lander Art Center is dedicated to the work of indigenous artists. Just outside the town limits, you will find the Wind River Hotel and Casino, which is the largest in all of Wyoming.
Dining in Riverton, Wyoming, is a homey experience. The most popular restaurant in town is The Trailhead. It's a family-owned diner renowned for its service. Even the town's Italian restaurant, Perritt's, has a down-home atmosphere. Despite its small size, Riverton has eight city parks and eight miles of hiking trails. The trails are all easy strolls, which are just right for beginning hikers or families with small children. Two of the parks, City and Jaycee, have pavilions that can be rented for picnics or other events.
Campgrounds Near Riverton, Wyoming
Sleeping Bear RV Campground in nearby Lander, Wyoming has 65 RV campsites, all of which have full hookups. The park doesn't have a pool or a hot tub, but you can shower at your leisure. Pets are welcome. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the park, too, and the cell reception for most major carriers is strong.
The Western Hills Campground in Rawlins, Wyoming has cable television, full water hookups, both 50-amp and 30-amp electrical connections, and showers. Yet, it still has the rustic feel of "nearly boondocking." The park is open from the late spring until the early autumn. The spring and summer weather is outstanding for a trip around the miniature golf course or for fishing nearby.
Ten Broek RV Park has showers and Wi-Fi service. Each of the 52 RV campsites at this facility has full water, sewer, and electrical hookups, but the cell reception is nonexistent. Therefore, the park is a great place to "get away from it all." If you "just need to peek" at your email, there is Wi-Fi throughout the park too. One of the park's unique's features, however, is the "horse hotel." Bring your horses along for the trip and enjoy riding the nearby trails.
State Parks Near Riverton, Wyoming
Boysen State Park is located near the town of Shoshoni, Wyoming about 35 miles from Riverton. The fishing for walleye and trout in this park is exceptional. The park is surrounded by the Wind River Reservation, so you can experience the indigenous culture while there. Because the park surrounds a large reservoir, there are 76 miles of shoreline within. Aside from fishing, you can enjoy many other water activities, from boating to swimming at the dedicated beach. There is a lot of wildlife in the park, so bringing a camera with a telephoto lens would be a good idea.
You can reach Seminoe State Park from Riverton in about 2.5 hours. The park was built in the 1930s around the man-made reservoir. The water itself covers 19,000 acres, and the fishing is marvelous. If photographing wildlife is your thing, then you will get many great pictures of mule deer, bald eagles, bighorn sheep, and pumas. At the visitors' center, there is a playground and other activities for your children. The trails within this park are good for hiking, mountain biking, and even horseback riding as well.
Buffalo Bill State Park lies almost 150 miles to the north of Riverton, Wyoming. This park is known as the "Gateway to Yellowstone" and is named for William Cody, the famous frontiersman. As of yet, the park doesn't contain many hiking trails. One of the few existing trails is the Eagle Point Trail. It's an easy hike and is accessible to the disabled. The park is open from May until September at its full capacity, and you can visit outside of those times in a limited capacity.
National Sites Near Riverton, Wyoming
Three hours' drive due north of Riverton is the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. It's a raw experience that's great for boondocking. The hiking is mostly rugged, but a few easy trails exist, such as the Ranger Delight Trail. It's a little more than a half-mile in length. There is also a 55-mile stretch of river through and near the area, so you can kayak and canoe along it to see towering cliffs and abundant wildlife, both of which make for stunning photographs.
About 150 miles to the northwest, the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway connects Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. The views along the mountain passes through which the highway goes are fantastic. Nearby, you can hike part of the famous Continental Divide Trail, which along with the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail makes up the Triple Crown of American Hiking. The section near the parkway is very difficult, however, so it's best to prepare adequately for it.
Dinosaur National Monument is in Colorado, just over the border, about 260 miles from Riverton. The whole monument covers more than 200,000 acres of box canyons, strenuous and easy hiking trails, and innumerable fossils. Most of the trails are jagged and rocky, so good hiking boots are a necessity. You can also interact with bones that have lain in the same place for more than 150 million years.
National Forests Near Riverton, Wyoming
Shoshone National Forest is a drive of 90 minutes to the northwest. The forest is named for the Shoshone tribe. The Glacier Trail is 25 miles of tough hiking around and up Gannett Mountain, which is the highest peak in the State of Wyoming. If you climb as well as hike, then you can try an ascent when you reach the embarkation point for such climbs. Bring your rod, too, because the small lakes in the area are replete with many species of fish.
If you drive a little less than four hours north, you can visit the Bighorn National Forest. Climbers can attempt the world-renowned summits around Tensleep Canyon, and there are 1,500 miles of trails for mountain bikers and hikers. The short Steamboat Point Trail is one of the toughest in the forest. Even though it's just 1.6 miles long, hikers will have to climb over rocks and other trail impediments. The 11 moderate miles of the Tongue River Canyon Trail take you both to the floor of the canyon and into the forests on the edges of the cliffs high above.
If you're looking to hit the open road out of Riverton, then a 766-mile trip to Coconino National Forest in Arizona is a fine way to go. Towers of red rock have sprung up between the trees over the millennia. In the 1960s, the Apollo astronauts trained in this area. To take in a strenuous hike, try the Humphreys Trail, a 10-mile round trip that even gives you views of the Grand Canyon. The Waterfall Trail isn't quite as hard, and you can swim in the pools at the bottom of waterfalls all along the trail.
Best National Parks Near Riverton, WY
Two hours drive west from Riverton will bring you to Grand Teton National Park. Because it's a series of mountains, this national park offers some of the toughest hiking anywhere. Some of the trails rise more than 2,000 feet in short order and are definitely for experienced hikers who are used to high altitudes. The clear mountain lakes are cold, but hardy souls can get a good swim in. Mountaineering is also popular in the park, and some folks like to combine hiking and climbing in one activity.
Yellowstone National Park, at once the first national park in the United States and the most popular current national park, is gigantic. It covers 3,500 square miles. The geysers are the main draw, but the hiking and wildlife are nearly second-to-none. Hikers should be accustomed to high elevations as most of the park is above 6,000 feet. Several of the trails end at geysers that are sprinkled throughout the park. Almost everyone wants to go see Old Faithful, which erupts every 66 minutes on average.
About 325 miles into Colorado from Riverton, you'll find Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a mountainous park with peaks that soar to more than 14,000 feet in some locations. The 300 miles of hiking trails in this park are largely strenuous, but some, like the Bear Lake Trail and the Adams Falls Trail, are easy strolls. You can even hike up to the famous Stanley Hotel, which appeared in the movie "The Shining." Large wildlife, like moose and black bears, is plentiful, so be sure to stay safe while hiking.
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How much does it cost to rent an RV in Riverton?Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Riverton, WY, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
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