Rawlins
Around Rawlins
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Rawlins
Locals say Carbon County
Red earth, big sky, and warm springs.
Rawlins RedSagebrush Green
Welcome to Carbon County, where the high desert meets the Medicine Bow Mountains. Whether you're here for the hot springs, the fishing, or just the wide-open skies, you'll find a friendly bunch ready to share a story.
Clubs for Rawlins
No clubs for Rawlins yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Rawlins. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Rawlins. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Wyoming Frontier Prison A stone prison in Rawlins that operated from 1901 to 1981, now a museum.
- Saratoga Hot Springs (Hobo Pool) Free public geothermal pool in Saratoga, open year-round.
- Medicine Bow National Forest Sprawling forest with the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow Mountains.
- North Platte River A blue-ribbon trout stream flowing through the county.
- Carbon County Museum Local history museum in Rawlins with pioneer and railroad exhibits.
- Hanna Basin Museum Small museum in Hanna dedicated to coal mining heritage.
- Outdoors Fish the North Platte River
- Outdoors Soak in Saratoga Hot Springs
- With kids Tour Wyoming Frontier Prison
- With kids Swim at Hobo Pool
- Evenings Cowboy bars in Rawlins
- Evenings Live music at local saloons
- Locals love Hot springs
- Locals love Fly fishing spots
Through the year
- Carbon County Fair July The county fair in Rawlins with livestock shows, rodeo, and carnival rides.
- Saratoga Winter Carnival February A winter celebration with snowshoe races, ice skating, and a polar plunge.
- Rawlins Rodeo July A classic rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and a small-town parade.
A high-desert climate with big temperature swings, low humidity, and relentless wind. The best time to be out is from June to September, when days are warm and nights are comfortable. Best: Late spring through early fall brings mild days and cool nights, perfect for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Laramie Head to the Snowy Range for hiking, skiing, and college-town energy.
- Casper Bigger city with the Nicolaysen Art Museum and the North Platte River.
- Steamboat Springs Ski resort town with hot springs and mountain charm.
- Rock Springs Gateway to Flaming Gorge for boating and fishing.
Local flavour
Rooting for Wyoming Cowboys (NCAA), Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Bison Burger Lean, hearty, and a staple of Wyoming ranching culture.
- Rainbow Trout Fished fresh from the North Platte River and nearby streams.
- Rocky Mountain Oysters A Western novelty dish often served at local bars and cookouts.
- Chokecherry Jelly Wild chokecherries grow across the region; jelly is a homemade favourite.
- Cowboy Coffee Strong, boiled coffee traditionally made over an open fire.
Where people go
- Hot Springs Natural mineral springs, like those in Saratoga, are a beloved local gathering spot.
- High Desert Vast, open landscapes of sagebrush and red earth, with dramatic skies.
- Medicine Bow Mountains The nearby range offers hiking, camping, and a rugged backdrop.
- Ghost Towns Remnants of coal-mining and railroad boomtowns scattered across the county.
- Wyoming Frontier Prison A historic prison in Rawlins, now a museum, that tells the region's frontier story.
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Nearby
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Carbon County, WY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.