Get ready to Plan Your Vacation
From their origins as frontier towns with soldiers, sheepherders, cattle barons, renegades, and rustlers, Buffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming, have become welcoming Western towns that deeply touch those who visit. Use our itineraries, resources and guides to plan your perfect trip to Johnson County, Wyoming.
Getting Here
Make your way to Buffalo and Kaycee for an unforgettable Wyoming adventure.
The most popular airports to fly to Buffalo and Kaycee, Wyoming, are the Billings-Logan International Airport and the Rapid City Regional Airport, where many visitors start their journey at Mount Rushmore, stopping in Johnson County, Wyoming, on their way to Tensleep, Wyoming. A full suite of car rental companies is located at both, with the most variety of airlines to choose from.
The closest airport is the Sheridan County Airport, offering affordable, efficient, reliable and safe air service to and from Denver International Airport on United Airlines. Both Avis and Budget rental cars are available in the terminal for convenience. Check early for availability on rental cars. Another option is the Casper-Natrona County International Airport, which offers some rental cars onsite.
Buffalo is one of the most accessible cities in Wyoming with Interstate 90, Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 16 running through the county. I-90 and I-25 meet just north of downtown Buffalo; while Kaycee is located along I-25 just 45 minutes from Buffalo and 45 minutes north of Casper.
Highway 16 is the most picturesque and safest route from the east to Yellowstone National Park. The highway is designated as the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway from Buffalo through the majestic Bighorn National Forest and Tensleep Canyon.
Travelers Tip: For those venturing through Johnson County to Yellowstone, spend the night in Buffalo to enjoy the scenic drive at the start of the next day.
Events and Stories
Roam like a local
Events
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Full Moon Fort
›: Full Moon FortFRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 | Tour the Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site under the light of the moon.
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Full Moon Fort
›: Full Moon FortSATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | Tour the Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site under the light of the moon.
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Sacajawea Presentation
›: Sacajawea PresentationMONDAY, OCTOBER 21 | Ira Roadifer gives a presentation on Sacajawea.
Stories
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Best Places to Hike: Trails Around Buffalo, WY
›: Best Places to Hike: Trails Around Buffalo, WYLooking for some of the best places to hike in Wyoming? Located in the heart of Johnson County, with the great Bighorn Mountains to the west and surrounded by vast,…
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The Mysteries of Lake DeSmet
›: The Mysteries of Lake DeSmetAre there spirits that haunt Lake DeSmet? Or sea serpents? Or both?
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Top Things To Do in Buffalo, Wyoming
›: Top Things To Do in Buffalo, WyomingThere are several unique things to do in Buffalo and Kaycee Wyoming that make Johnson County a great destination for a multiple-day stay. Visitors can spend time in unique shops,…