Local Area Attractions Near Sheridan / Big Horn Mountains KOA Journey

Come stay at this award-winning campground in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains, where wildlife is easy to spot. Shell Creek, Tongue River Canyon and Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark are just three nearby attractions. In July, get Wyo’d at Sheridan’s rodeo or enjoy Long-mire Days in Buffalo. Sheridan has a historic downtown, polo matches, golf and museums. Little Bighorn Battlefield is an hour away. This KOA is a great stopping point en route to Yellowstone National Park or the Black Hills. Choose a Deluxe Cabin (sleeps six) or a rustic Camping Cabin. Tent Sites are available with/without electricity and for large groups. The 90-foot big-rig sites will accommodate most motorhomes that are towing. Swim in the pool; use the community fire pit; play mini golf, basket-ball and horseshoes; or fish in Goose Creek. Pool: Memorial Wknd–Labor Day Wknd.

Fort Phil Kearney

Fort Phil Kearney

Fort Phil Kearny was an outpost of the United States Army that existed in the late 1860s in present-day northeastern Wyoming along the Bozeman Trail.

Fort Phil Kearney is located between Sheridan and Buffalo, Wyoming. Take Exit 44 off of I-90. Tours are available.

528 Wagon Box Rd

Banner, WY 82832

307-684-7629

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Little Big Horn Battlefield

Little Big Horn Battlefield

This area memorializes one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their way of life.

Here, at the Battle of Little Bighorn, in 1876, 263 soldiers and attached personnel of the U.S. Army, including Lt. Col. George A. Custer, met death at the hands of several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors.

I-90 Frontage Rd

Crow Agency, MT 59022

406-638-2621

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Sheridan Inn

Sheridan Inn

The Sheridan Inn is a historic hotel in Sheridan, Wyoming. Designed by the architect Thomas R. Kimball of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1893, it was constructed by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad as part of its development program in Wyoming associated with the extension of the railway. Equipped with the first bathtubs and electric lights in that part of Wyoming, the inn was considered the "finest hotel" between Chicago and San Francisco. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Buffalo Bill Cody managed the hotel for the railroad from 1894 to 1896. He mostly attracted sportsmen for big game hunting in the Big Horn Mountains to the west and hosted numerous notable guests. He often auditioned talent for his Wild West Show from the broad front porch during his ownership. Open daily and guided tours and historical lectures are available at a nominal fee.

856 Broadway

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-674-2178

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RV Rentals

RV Rentals

Through our partnership with RVshare, we are excited to offer RV rentals at the Sheridan | Big Horn Mountains KOA. Choose an RV for your trip, and it will be delivered right to your campsite at the campground! 

Click this link to the RVshare website, and find the RV that's perfect for your next adventure!

Brinton Memorial Ranch & Museum

Brinton Memorial Ranch & Museum

The Brinton Museum is located on the Quarter Circle A Ranch. Formerly known as the Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum, this museum and historic ranch is located 2 miles southwest of Big Horn, Wyoming. The ranch was built in 1893 by William Moncreiffe, a Scottish immigrant and successful businessman.

The Bradford Brinton Memorial Ranch is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m to the public from May 15 through September 7. Enjoy the view of a 20-room, fully furnished ranch house. This attraction is located 12 miles south of Sheridan, Wyoming.

239 Brinton Rd

Big Horn, WY 82833

307-672-3173

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Trails End Museum

Trails End Museum

Trails End displays an elegantly different aspect of Wyoming's rich and colorful history, from its authentically furnished rooms to its finely manicured lawns. Built in the Flemish Revival style, the 13,748 square-foot mansion known as Trail End provides an intriguing glimpse into life during the period from 1913 to 1933, primarily as seen through the eyes of the John B. Kendrick family. Recently accepted into "America's Book of Castles." Summer hours are June through August, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Winter hours are September through May. Guided group tours are available by appointment only.

400 Clarendon Ave

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-674-4589

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Kings Saddlery Museum

Kings Saddlery Museum

The Don King Museum at King's Saddlery- Visitors are invited to browse and linger in the Don King Museum located off the Rope Shop. The museum houses over three decades of the King family's dedication to collecting Western and cowboy memorabilia from all over the world. In addition to the hundreds of saddles that line the walls, the Don King Museum also showcases perfectly preserved wagons, coaches, Indian artifacts, guns, Western tack and original artwork.

184 N. Main St.

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-672-5235

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Museum at the Bighorns

Museum at the Bighorns

Immerse yourself in the colorful Cultures, Commerce, and Characters of Sheridan County history. The newly opened museum features a gift shop, interactive exhibits, dioramas, and Western art, which present the local perspective on the history of the American West.

The Museum at the Bighorns is overseen by the Sheridan County Historical Society (SCHS), an affiliate of the Wyoming State Historical Society. The SCHS was formed in the 1960s as a means of preserving Sheridan County's past.

850 Sibley Circle

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-675-1150

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Big Horn Mountains

Big Horn Mountains

Something for everyone! Whether you're an outdoor recreationist, sightseer, traveler or merely wish to kick back and relax, the Bighorn Mountains offer world-class hiking, fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation of all sorts!

The Bighorn Mountains are a mountain range in northern Wyoming and southern Montana in the United States, forming a northwest-trending spur from the Rocky Mountains extending approximately 200 miles northward on the Great Plains.

Devils Tower

Devils Tower

Devils Tower is a butte, possibly laccolithic, composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet from summit to base.

WY-110

Devils Tower, WY 82714

307-467-5283

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Shell Creek Falls

Shell Creek Falls

Over the past million years, Shell Creek has incised a deep chasm through the sedimentary stone and ancient granite. The water of Shell Falls, dropping at a rate of 3,600 gallons per second, follows fractures in the resistant granite. Shell Canyon is named for the shell fossils found in the sedimentary canyon walls. Shell Falls Interpretive Site is located on U.S. Highway 14, 21 miles southwest of Burgess Junction, Wyoming. The site is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, from Memorial Day through mid-September. 

From Shell, WY, take Hwy 14 east for about 11 miles.

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park has rich human and ecological stories that continue to unfold. People have spent time in the Yellowstone region for more than 11,000 years. Many tribes and bands used the park as their home, hunting grounds, and transportation routes prior to and after European American arrival. Yellowstone was established as the world's first national park in 1872. As our country's first National Park, Yellowstone is a "bucket list" visit for all outdoor enthusiasts. We are only a few hours east of the East Entrance to the Park.

Yellowstone National Park Headquarters

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

307-344-7381

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ATV/OVR/Trails Galore!!

ATV/OVR/Trails Galore!!

Come explore the endless variety of ATV, OHV, Equestrian, and hiking/biking trails in the Bighorn Mountains.

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Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

As you travel from East to West, and vice versa, Sheridan is a perfect half way point between destinations like Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone, Devil's Tower, Mount Rushmore, and many more.

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Bighorn Medicine Wheel & Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark

Bighorn Medicine Wheel & Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark

The Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark is located at an elevation of 9,642 feet near the crest of the Bighorn Mountains of north central Wyoming. It occupies a rolling limestone plateau 30 miles east of Lovell, Wyo., and 12 miles south of the Montana border. It is an important prehistoric archeological landscape as well as an ancient Native American spiritual site where tribal ceremonial activity continues to this day. It was also a major historic preservation flashpoint that transformed public land management in Wyoming.

Researchers have identified as many as 150 medicine wheels in Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Bighorn Medicine Wheel is unique among features of this type. It is the best-known, and one of the largest and best preserved on the northern and northwestern Plains. It was the first medicine wheel to be mentioned in popular literature and the first to be studied by the professional scientific community.

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Black Tooth Brewery

Black Tooth Brewery

Sheridan, Wyoming's most highly awarded brewery sits in the heart of the Wild West, at the base of the majestic Big Horn Mountains. Our inspiration in determining a name for the company came from Black Tooth Mountain, standing tall at 13,014 ft. elevation. At Black Tooth Brewery we are creating noteworthy, quality craft beer and have been doing so for the last 11 years.

312 Broadway St #3917

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-675-2337

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Smith Alley Brewing Company

Smith Alley Brewing Company

Here at Smith Alley Brewing Company, we are here for our community. We are driven by you and what you love. Young or old, your passions are what drive us to bring you together. We are here for you to gather, celebrate, laugh, talk, dream, eat, and drink. We are your public house. So live what you love - we'll join you!

150 N Main St,

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-675-1934

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McGregor's Steakhouse

McGregor's Steakhouse

McGregor's is Sheridan, Wyoming's premier steakhouse, featuring the best patio spot in town overlooking the Bighorn Mountains. Culinary excellence, specialty craft cocktails and family atmosphere. Don't forget to stop by our liquor store for all your packaged beer, wine, and spirits on the west side of Sheridan.

549 Mydland Road

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-655-8111

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Rib and Chop House

Rib and Chop House

Where fabled Western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet, Sheridan is “Wyoming's jewel.” Enjoy premium steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning baby back ribs at the Rib & Chop House Sheridan location.

847 N. Main St.

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-673-4700

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Las Delicias

Las Delicias

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; Las Delicias offers a variety of authentic Mexican food that we're sure you'll enjoy. We'll give you chips and salsa to kick off your meal and be glad to offer recommendations based on what you love or what you'd like to try. Come join us at Las Delicias. As long as our doors are open, you're always welcome here.

201 Broadway St,

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-655-8121

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Silver Spur Cafe

Silver Spur Cafe

Wyoming's Jewel, Sheridan's fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces.

832 N Main St

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-763-2474

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The Mint Bar

The Mint Bar

Sheridan's legendary Mint Bar has been serving frosty brews since 1907, with only a short hiatus* during prohibition (*The Mint Still ran a speakeasy in the back). The meeting place for cowboys, ranchers, locals and travelers alike to grab a barstool, kick back a cold one and spread the tall tales of town. Although the ice is no longer delivered via horse and carriage, the rustic cowboy character lives on. I'll meet you at the Mint, my friend!

151 N. Main St.

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-674-9696

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WYO Theater

WYO Theater

The WYO Theater is a cultural cornerstone of the community, hosting a wide array of performances and events. With its beautifully restored art deco architecture, the theater exudes a sense of elegance and charm. From live theater productions and concerts to film screenings and art exhibitions, the WYO Theater offers a vibrant and enriching experience for locals and visitors alike, fostering a thriving arts scene in Sheridan.

42 N Main St.

Sheridan, WY 82801

307-672-9084

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Sheridan WYO Rodeo

Sheridan WYO Rodeo

Founded in 1931, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is one of the top rodeo events in the U.S. Some folks call it Sheridan's homecoming – when locals and visitors from across the globe gather year after year to celebrate the west and experience some of the best rodeo action in the world. Western style family fun runs throughout rodeo week, including the Boot Kick-off, downtown pancake breakfast, Sneakers & Spurs 5K, Main Street Parade, carnival and much, much more.

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Kendrick Park

Kendrick Park

A fixture to the Sheridan community is the wooded oasis of Kendrick Park. Enjoy solitude along the tree-lined creek or stretch out and play on the grassy expanse. The park hosts picnic areas, horseshoe pits, a large children's playground, a swimming pool, tennis courts and ample fishing.

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