In addition to the virtually endless prime activities right out your own back door, world class recreation opportunities abound in the Lander Valley and surrounding Wind River Mountain Range. Hunting, fishing, backpacking, horseback trail riding, rock climbing, mountain and road biking, backcountry skiing, ATV riding and many other outdoor recreation opportunities await you in this friendly and laid back mountain town.

Region & Climate

Lander, Wyoming is quickly becoming one of the most charming and up-and-coming small towns in the West, and for good reason. Excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, art, and entertainment opportunities, including multiple seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals, are all part of what make Lander so enviable and enjoyable for all who live, work and play here.

Commercial air service is an easy 30 minutes drive away in nearby Riverton, Wyoming, and world class downhill skiing and luxury resorts can be found in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Park City, Utah, which are less than three and four hours away by vehicle, respectively. On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Lander and it is one of the least windy towns in the state.

Location

Lander, Wyoming is located in the central part of the state along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River just southeast of the base of the Wind River Mountain range. Sitting at a high desert elevation of 5,358 ft. above sea level, Lander is known for its Sinks Canyon State Park, the Wind River Mountains, nearby Red Canyon, various outdoor recreation sports and activities, its wild and lively Fourth of July celebration and parade every year, and numerous summer events and festivals, including The International Climber’s Festival, Lander Brew Festival, Lander Presents concert and events series, Fremont Area Road Tour, the Pioneer Days Rodeo, and the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt, just to name a few. Lander has a population of 7,551 and is the County Seat of Fremont County, Wyoming. Lander is home to the Wyoming Catholic College and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).