13mi from Evanston · 4 sites · Tents, RVsWelcome to Big Sky Country, where the views seem to go on forever and the sunrises and sunsets put on a show every day.
My 35-acre property sits at approximately 7,500 feet elevation with sweeping 360-degree views for miles, including the snow-capped Uinta Mountains in the distance. There are no close neighbors—unless you count the occasional cattle or sheep wandering through, since this is open-range country.
By day, you’ll find wide-open sage seas, junipers, red cliffs, distant mountains, and plenty of that untamed Wyoming landscape. You may hear coyotes howling after sunset, and every now and then the faint whistle or rumble of a distant train carries across the open country—a wonderfully Western soundtrack to the landscape.
And when night falls, the real show begins.
With virtually no nearby light pollution, the dark night skies here can be spectacular. On clear nights, the Milky Way stretches across the sky, surrounded by more stars than you’ll ever see from town. Bring a chair, a blanket, or just lie back and enjoy one of the best features of being this far from civilization.
This is the Wild West at its best—quiet, rugged, spacious, and wonderfully uncrowded. Pull in your RV, pitch a tent, and enjoy having a little piece of Wyoming all to yourself. If you enjoy rock hounding and fossil hunting too, look underfoot and head toward the cliff edges for shell fossils.
There’s also plenty to explore nearby. The historic Piedmont ghost town and charcoal kilns are 10 minutes away. The majestic Uinta Mountains are roughly 45 minutes southeast via the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (WY-150).
In Evanston, visit Bear River State Park to see the local bison herd—including its famous white bison—then explore the Historic Depot Area and the Union Pacific Roundhouse and Railyards. Downtown Main Street feels like a step back in time and is also home to the local brewery, Suds.
A little farther east along I-80 is historic Fort Bridger, another great stop for anyone interested in the history of the Old West.
Fishing is available at nearby Sulphur Creek reservoir and along the Bear River.
Come for the wide-open spaces, stay for the sunsets—and wait until you see the Milky Way.