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Buffalo, Wyoming Mountain View Motel Cabins Campground Wyoming Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Scenery, Photography, Wildlife Horseback Riding,
Golf, Swimming,
Skiing, Snowmobiling. Buffalo, Wyoming has many sites and recreational activities to enjoy during any season of the year. We offer lodging with our motel and cabins, convenient to all the activities are listed below. Buffalo The City of Buffalo, Wyoming lies at the foot of the beautiful. There are many
shops on Main Street, including an old fashioned soda fountain where you can still get a homemade soda. You can also see the Occidental Hotel, made famous by Owen Wister in the novel The Virginian. The Occidental, the Johnson County Court House, and the Carnegie Wing of the of the West are all listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings.. as are many other buildings along Buffalo's Historic Main Street District. Many events are held in Buffalo's downtown area including parades, cookouts, western re-enactments and sidewalk sales for the shoppers. Clear Creek Trail The Clear Creek Trail System runs from east Buffalo, through the city and west into the Big Horn Mountains. The trail is approximately 11 miles long and follows Clear Creek. It is easily accessible from many areas in Buffalo. Cloud Peak Scenic Skyway Highway 16 runs between the. Yellowstone National Park. leading visitors through 60 miles of spectacular mountainous scenery. Travelers climb over 5,000 feet to an elevation of 9,666 feet at Powder River Pass, and then descending into Ten Sleep Canyon. Historic Sites Buffalo, Wyoming is located along the historic. There are many historic sites in the area including Fort Phil Kearny, Fetterman Battlefield, and the Wagon Box Fight. There are also many historic buildings located in Buffalo including the Occidental Hotel. Rodeo The Johnson County Fairgrounds hosts numerous events throughout the summer including the Powder River Roundup and the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo. Weekly rodeos are also held there. Kaycee, Wyoming hosts the Deke Latham Memorial PRCA Rodeo the first weekend after Labor Day each year. Buffalo
Golf Course In 1994,
Golf Digest selected the Buffalo
Golf Course as one of the best
golf courses in Wyoming. Enjoy a challenging 18-hole, par 72 play, combined with spectacular mountain vistas. Greens fees are reasonable and rentals are available. FREE
Swimming Pool Buffalo has the largest outdoor FREE
swimming pool in the state of Wyoming. Enjoy a cool dip and have a snack at the snack shack. YMCA Buffalo is the smallest town in the United States to have a YMCA. Guests of Mountain View Motel Campground receive a 1/2 price day membership by taking a Key along to the YMCA. YMCA facilities include a indoor
swimming pool, workout and weightlifting
room, gymnasium, racquetball courts and outdoor
tennis courts. There is also a running track across the street from the YMCA. Horseback Riding If you wish to explore on horseback, holding corrals and ramps are available in such areas such as the Circle Park and Hunter Corrals trailheads in the Bighorn National Forest. Several area outfitters and mountain lodges provide horses for hourly, day, or overnight
trips. Lake DeSmet Lake DeSmet is located about 5 miles north of Buffalo along Interstate 90. It is noted for fishing, boating and swimming. Lake facilities include ramps, docks, campgrounds, and picnic shelters. Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest The magnificent Big Horn Mountains and massive. Bighorn National Forest are just minutes west of Buffalo. They provide many recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, backpacking,
skiing,
snowboarding, snowmobiling and sightseeing. Fishing Fishing is very popular here. Fishing areas include the Middle Fork of the Powder River near Kaycee, reservoirs, and alpine streams and lakes in the and the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. You can also fish in Clear Creek, which flows right through Buffalo. Guided fishing
trips are also available with local outfitters. Anglers enjoy ice fishing at Lake DeSmet and Healy Reservoir during the winter months. Fish found in the area include grayling, and rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat, and lake trout. Hunting Johnson County offers marvelous hunting opportunities for antelope, deer, moose, elk, and upland
game birds. Outfitters in the area offer guided hunts. Or you can choose to go it on your own. Make sure you get permission to hunt on private land. Hunter information is available at the. Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Scenery Photography Johnson County is an especially beautiful place when the wildflowers bloom in spring and during the autumn foliage season. There are many loop
tour areas available and sightseeing opportunities are endless. Wildlife including Pronghorn Antelope, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Moose, and Elk are plentiful in the region.
Skiing,
Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling. Cross Country
Skiing - There are many miles of groomed trails in the Big Horn Mountains. Willow Park and Pole Creek are two of the most popular cross country
skiing areas. Downhill
Skiing- Big Horn Mountain Resort, about 45 miles west of Buffalo, offers excellent downhill
skiing and
snowboarding opportunities. Snowmobiling - Over 130 miles of groomed trails make the Big Horn Mountains a popular paradise for snowmobilers. Trail maps can be obtained from the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce or local sporting goods stores. For other attractions and our local calendar of events, please see the. Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Web site
Buffalo, Wyoming Mountain View Motel Cabins Campground Along the best and most scenic route between Yellowstone and the Black Hills! Your Hosts: Kim Jay. Buffalo, Wyoming cabins for rent Buffalo, Wyoming lodging Buffalo, Wyoming motels Sturgis rally lodging. 585 Fort Street, Buffalo, Wyoming 82834 ·
Telephone: (307) 684-2881
mtviewfun@wyoming.com. On Hwy 16 - the preferred route to Yellowstone. Clean cozy cabins (modern facilities). Full service RV sites. AAA AARP Discounts. Hiking trail along Clear Creek. Fishing,
golf,
tennis,
pool, YMCA and city park nearby. Close to museums and Army forts. Across from hospital. Welcome to Mountain View Motel Campground - Buffalo Wyoming Cabins and Buffalo Wyoming lodging at its finest. We are located on the west edge of Buffalo, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 16, just minutes away from the magnificent Big Horn Mountains making us popular. Sturgis Rally lodging. We are convenient to most amenities in town - within walking distance of the local grocery store, the town park, the hiking trail along Clear Creek, the largest outdoor
swimming pool in Wyoming (which is FREE to the public), the YMCA, the 4-Star Buffalo
Golf Course, the Jim Gatchell Museum, and historic downtown Buffalo. We offer very cozy and comfortable. Buffalo Wyoming lodging cabins with modern conveniences, including
telephone, extended
cable TV, free
wireless high-speed
Internet,
refrigerators,
air conditioning, and
private bathrooms with
showers. Special requests must be made for smoking or pet cabins as we have a limited number of these units. The Mountain View Motel also has a full service with 14 hookups (water, electric and sewer) and three tent sites to accommodate RV's and those who prefer camping. There are modern
showers, a small
laundry facility and most spaces are nicely shaded. Our
courtyard is open to campers. Rates vary by season and range from $15-$20 for tents, and $18-$27 for full hookup sites. Our facilities are great for reunions,
parties and other large groups. Our
courtyard provides a comfortable gathering place for groups. Buffalo, Wyoming hosts a weekly rodeo during the summer and there are many fine galleries and unique gift stores in town. Endless hiking, fishing and driving
tours of the area are all well worth considering and there are many historical sites to visit. Our motel is the perfect lodging for. A 5% discount is offered if you reserve 5 cabins or more or reserve a cabin for 3-5 nights. A credit card is necessary to make a reservation and a 50% deposit is required for multiple cabin or multiple night reservations. We have a 1-week cancellation policy. Cancellations with less than 1 week may be charged full rates. Prices are subject to change. If you have questions or wish to make a reservation, please call (307) 684-2881. We will be happy to assist and advise you in planning your visit to the Buffalo area. We look forward to
meeting you! Your hosts, Kim Jay. Mountain View Motel Campground. 585 Fort Street (U.S. Highway 16) Buffalo, Wyoming 82834
Telephone: (307) 684-2881 · E-mail: ©2004 Mountain View Motel Campground
Buffalo, Wyoming Mountain View Motel Cabins Campground Comfortable Log Cabins · Modern Facilities configurations that we offer: A
single room cabin with one queen bed - Sleeps 2 (6 of these cabins available. A
single room cabin with 2 double beds - Sleeps 2 (3 of these cabins available). A
two-room cabin with a queen bed in
one room, bunk beds and a double bed in the other
room, joined together by a
bathroom - Sleeps 5-6 1 of these cabins available). A
two-room cabin with a full
kitchenette and double bed in
one room, bunk beds and a double bed in the other
room - Sleeps 6 (1 of these cabins available). A
two-room cabin with a partial
kitchenette (hot plate,
refrigerator and microwave) and a double bed in
one room, and 2 double beds in the other
room. We offer very cozy and comfortable cabins with modern conveniences, including
telephone, extended
cable TV,
refrigerators,
air conditioning, and
private bathrooms with
showers. Special requests must be made for smoking or pet cabins as we have a limited number of these units. We also provide free
wireless high-speed
Internet service.
Buffalo, Wyoming Mountain View Motel Cabins Campground Wyoming Historical Sites, Big Horn Mountains, Bighorn National Forest, Little Big Horn, Devil's Tower, Hole in the Wall. There are many sights to see and activities to participate in that are just a short drive from Buffalo, Wyoming. Here are a few suggestions: Crazy Woman Canyon (half day), but NOT recommended for trailers or large RVs) One of the favorite outings for local folks looking for a beautiful drive and a nice, cool place to picnic in the middle of the summer, Crazy Woman Canyon offers a close up view of beautiful rock formations as it hugs a roaring mountain stream along its way. This
tour follows a single dirt road through high canyon walls and ends with a great view of the surrounding Bighorn Mountains. Fort Phil Kearny (1/2 to a full day
tour) Relive some of the West;s legendary history on this
tour of where some of the fiercest fighting between Native Americans and the U.S. Calvary took place. The highlight of this
tour is the. Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site. which has a visitor's
center and museum with outstanding displays of battle scenes and local history. Go further down Wyoming 193 to Story to visit the site of the Wagon Box Fight. Retrace your steps and as you come to Highway 87, turn left to the Fetterman Monument and historic walk where you can trace the movements of both sides in this tragic battle. Cloud Peak Scenic Skyway. The Cloud Peak Scenic Skyway, U.S. Highway 16 from Buffalo, Wyoming (left), is the fastest,
safest and most scenic route to Yellowstone National Park over the Big Horn Mountains. The Cloud Peak Scenic Skyway traverses the southern Big Horn Mountains and offers breathtaking vistas of the snowcapped peaks of the Big Horns along its 45 mile length. This route connects the towns of Buffalo and Tensleep, Wyoming. Highlights include Hospital Hill, Powder Pass, Meadow Lark Lake and Tensleep Canyon. Wildlife, including deer and moose, are frequently visible along this beautiful route. Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest. The magnificent Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest are just minutes west of Buffalo. There are many roads in the Big Horns where you can view scenic areas and wildlife. Bud Love Winter Range (1-2 hours) On this
tour, there is some of the most scenic mountain views imaginable of the Big Horn Mountains. As you drive past the winter
game range, expect to see white tail deer, mule deer, antelope, wild turkey and other
game birds, as well as elk in the winter months. On many occasions, you can expect to see hundreds of deer during this loop
tour. The Hole-in-the-Wall and Outlaw Cave (one half to a full day, but high clearance vehicles are necessary for some sections of this route) This loop
tour takes you deep into Wyoming's Legendary Outlaw Country - the hideout area of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid! Johnson County locals and visitors enjoy the wildlife found on this
tour as much they do soaking up the history and tales about this wild bunch of outlaws. Nearby Outlaw Cave is a prehistoric rock shelter and Indian Pictographs are to be found a short distance further along the trail. The Middle Fork of the Powder River is also viewed along this route as well as beautiful panoramas of the red mountain walls, the canyon at the Middle Fork of the Powder River and the Dull Knife Battlefield. The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. Once hidden below the earth's surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing Devils Tower. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant. It was proclaimed September 24, 1906 as the nation's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is the site of the June 25, 1876 battle between the U.S. Army's seventh cavalry, guided by Crow and Arikara scouts, and several bands of Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. It is about a 1½ hour drive from Buffalo, Wyoming. See the National Monument's web site at. Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum. A historical ranch and western art collection, the Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum is located near the town of Big Horn between Buffalo and Sheridan. See the facility's web site at
www.bradfordbrintonmemorial.com