ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
& OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
The towns of Encampment, Riverside, Saratoga, (located just twenty miles from Riverside) and the surrounding valley are packed with outdoor adventure, western tradition and year-round recreation. Whether you’re here for hunting and fishing, hiking and sightseeing through the Snowy Range, rafting the Encampment or North Platte Rivers or exploring miles of trails by snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes, there’s never a shortage of ways to enjoy Wyoming’s wide-open country.
The area is also home to beloved local traditions and events including the famous Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo, Born & Raised Wyoming Beef and Whiskey festival , and Riverside Garage’s own Annual WeenieFest — bringing together locals and travelers alike for good food, good company and a little small-town Wyoming character.
Born & Raised Wyoming
Beef & Whiskey Festival
The Born & Raised Wyoming Beef & Whiskey Festival is a celebration of Wyoming ranching, agriculture, and Western culture held each fall at Riverside Garage & Cabins in Riverside, Wyoming. The festival brings together locally raised Wyoming beef, Wyoming-made whiskeys and spirits, live music, vendors, and community gatherings for a day that highlights the state’s ranching heritage and homegrown products. Designed to showcase the flavors, craftsmanship, and traditions that make Wyoming unique, the event offers visitors a chance to enjoy great food, local drinks, and small-town hospitality while supporting Wyoming producers and businesses.
Woodchoppers Jamboree
& Rodeo
The Riverside-Encampment Lions Club proudly presents the Annual Woodchoppers Jamboree & Rodeo each Father’s Day weekend — a celebration of the valley’s logging and ranching heritage. The weekend features fast-paced woodchopping competitions, classic Western rodeo events, family activities, local vendors, wood-fired barbecue, homemade pie, and cold drinks. From flying wood chips to bull riding and mutton busting, it’s a full weekend of small-town tradition and Western fun for all ages.
WeenieFest 2026!
Celebrate the 10th Annual Weeniefest at Riverside Garage & Cabins on the 4th of July for a free community cookout packed with small-town charm. Grab a free hot dog lunch, swap stories with locals and enjoy a laid-back afternoon in the heart of the Encampment River Valley.
WeenieFest pairs perfectly with the area’s Independence Day festivities, including 5K runs, pancake breakfasts, parades and fireworks. It’s a hometown tradition built around good food, good company and celebrating the Fourth the Wyoming way.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
12:00PM
The North Platte River
Designated a Blue Ribbon trout fishery, the North Platte River is a utopia for fisher folks alike. It is strictly a “flies and lures only” area with special slot limits that protect rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Highly valued for scenic float trips and wade fishing, the river peaks in optimal water levels during June and July. There are over 12 public river access points (such as the popular Treasure Island access area) between Colorado and Saratoga.
The Encampment River
Flowing north from Colorado, the Encampment River is a faster, colder, and more technical freestone river. The river features wild rapids that only experts attempt, making it one of the best technical whitewater stretches in the state. Hikers can explore the 16-square-mile Encampment River Wilderness, which features stunning canyon trails.
The Hobo Hot Springs
A true Carbon County gem
Much of the history of Saratoga revolves around the world famous mineral hot springs and thermal waters. Native Americans would come and soak in the hot springs which were considered neutral territory. Eventually a bath house was built as more and more visitors began coming to the Platte Valley. The same waters that brought the first settlers into the fertile North Platte River Valley still attract tired travelers and natives alike.
Free and open to the public
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Water temperatures ranging
from 101 to 110 degrees.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Water temperatures ranging
from 101 to 110 degrees.