Location and Directions

To Visit Us

Riverside, Wyoming is located at the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 230 in Carbon, County, Southern Wyoming. There are a few ways to get to Riverside, but each is a very scenic route and you are bound to see some wildlife along the way. Once in Riverside, you can't miss our historic establishment at the corner of 1st Avenue and Hwy. 230, it is the centerpiece to our beautiful town of 59 inhabitants. Below is some brief descriptions of routes you may take.

Hwy. 70 from the southwest

Highway 70 approaches Riverside from the southwest over Battle Mountain and the Continental Divide. This road has some great viewpoints as it winds its way through the mountains that were home to several copper mines during the early 1900's. The sights here during the fall are unmatched as the foliage begins its change. This highway is seasonal and is only open for a few short months during the summer.

 

 

Hwy. 130 from the northeast

Highway 130 approaches Riverside from the northeast and then you will drive a short 10 miles on Hwy. 230 to your cabin destination. This route is well known as one of the most incredible drives you will ever have. This highway snakes its way up over the Snowy Range and through the Medicine Bow National Forest. As you reach the summit you will encounter some truly breathtaking views which you will remember for a lifetime. This road is also seasonal and is usually open from late June until October when the snow really starts to fly.

 

Hwy. 230 from the southeast

Highway 230 approaches Riverside from the southeast and is open year round barring the occasional blizzard in which it would be closed for a day or two. Once again the scenery of forest and meadow is terrific as the route dips down just across the state line into Colorado for a few miles. Your chances of seeing Mule Deer and Elk are good along this road.

 

 

 

Hwy. 230 from the north

Highway 230 also approaches Riverside from the north as you come from Interstate 80 and through Saratoga. This path will take you down through the heart of the Platte Valley. You will see Elk Mountain in the distance and the jagged peaks of Bagget Rocks between Saratoga and Riverside where the Encampment and Saratoga Rivers join forces. Your chances of seeing some Mule Deer or Pronghorn Antelope are near 100% as you make this journey. This road is also open year round and provides the valley a route to the County Seat of Rawlins.