Embrace the Season and Plan a Winter Getaway to Discover the Delights of Carbon County, Wyoming!

When the snow begins to fly, the fun just starts. The best place to start planning your winter vacation is: https://www.wyomingcarboncounty.com/winter-recreation

Winter Adventures

Experience world-class power on 500 miles of area trails perfect for snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing! Carbon County has some of the best snowmobiling in Wyoming with terrain to excite users of all skill levels.

You can rent snowmobiles from Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. This adventure is not only easy-to-use, but also the fact that Saratoga has many well-marked trails. To help you navigate the Medicine Bow National Forest, an expert guides each trip.

The Rendezvous Lodge in the beautiful Snowy Range in the Medicine Bow National Forest is just 10 miles from scenic Medicine Bow Peak. It is a great place to relax after a day of exploring and snowmobiling. There are over 200 miles of groomed trails starting from the parking lot! Famous for their hand-cut ribeyes and homemade pie, the onsite restaurant is also a favorite.

If you are looking for luxury, there is no place quite like the exclusive Brush Creek Ranch. Green Mountain, part of the Brush Creek resort collection, is a 600-acre private ski mountain where guests can enjoy incredible downhill skiing and snowboarding. These trails can only be accessed by a heated snowcat. You’ll also want to check out “The Farm at Brush Creek.” At the Farm you can learn new cooking skills or experience the on-site restaurant, green house, distillery, creamery, bakery, and massive wine cellar.

Hot Springs

Take a soothing dip where Native Americans once soaked for the healing powers of the hot springs at the Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga, Wyoming. It’s free to the public and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The historic Saratoga Hot Pool can be found on the banks of Platte River. It was built in 1895 and now houses a locker room. Water temperatures in the hot pool range from 101to 120 degrees.

Nestled between the Snowy Range and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the North Platte River is an immersive hot springs experience at the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. When you stay at this expansive property, you can swim in the 70-foot mineral hot springs swimming pool and soak under a teepee in small covered hot pools. The resort also has the Healing Waters Spa.

Discover Carbon County’s History, Legend and Lore

Carbon County’s western history is a major draw. Carbon County is a place where you can travel back in time. You can stay in one of three National Register of Historic Places hotels. The Hotel Wolf is the oldest hotel in the county. It was used by stage coach passengers as a place for rest and food. The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel has a unique style that blends Country charm and Victorian elegance. It’s also home to some amazing food! The Historic Virginia Hotel was the biggest one between Denver and Salt Lake City back in 1911. This was the spot where railroad workers and cowboys could rest and refuel. It also served as a central location for meetings and gatherings. You can still go back to those days in antique sleeping rooms and at the Shiloh Saloon. Bullet holes scattered throughout will remind you of past shootouts.