Dayton, WY

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Bighorn Mountains Dayton Wyoming
Tongue River Canyon of Wyoming in Fall
Bighorn Mountains Dayton Wyoming
Located between Devils Tower NP and Yellowstone NP, Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 feet. A great place to hike the high meadows away from the usual bustle of the two National Parks on either side. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.
We spent the morning hiking up Tongue River Canyon. It was the perfect getaway for the weekend.

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Bear Lodge Resort

Bear Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
5600 U.S. 14 Alternate Dayton WY
$215 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$243 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Big Horn National Forest Visitor's Center is located ...
Bear Lodge Resort
Elk View Inn

Elk View Inn

2.5 out of 5
4622 US-14, Burgess Junction Dayton WY
$160 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$181 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Big Horn National Forest Visitor's Center is located ...
7.2/10 Good! (158 reviews)
Friendly staff and clean room

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Elk View Inn
River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres

River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres

Dayton WY
$424 nightly
The price is $479 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$479 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cabin in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Scott Bicentennial Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The host was awesome! The cabin was great! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rachael's Place | Mountain Views, Adventure Base

Rachael's Place | Mountain Views, Adventure Base

Dayton WY
Stay at this vacation home in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Scott Bicentennial Park and Connor ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Rachael’s Place is clean, warm, private and spacious. The kitchen was packed with extras. Wonderful Bighorn views and close to mountain activities. Great for families.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Rachael's Place | Mountain Views, Adventure Base
River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres

River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres

Dayton WY
Stay at this cabin in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Scott Bicentennial Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The host was awesome! The cabin was great! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

River Retreat - Tongue Canyon on the river with hottub & AC on 7.5 private acres
Outstanding Mtn View, 5 bdr sleeps 11, 4400sqft

Outstanding Mtn View, 5 bdr sleeps 11, 4400sqft

Dayton WY
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Scott Bicentennial Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Kirby, our host, was extremely accommodating! Our group of 10 had plenty of room. Being on a farmette was great. The grandkids went out and collected eggs for breakfast. We had some unseasonably warm weather so we also took advantage of the large deck which has beautiful views of the mountains! GreatLocation ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Outstanding Mtn View, 5 bdr sleeps 11, 4400sqft
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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big horn mts are nice and shell falls was great

4/5 - Good

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Dayton is a very nice and quiet community. Elk View Inn and Bear Lodge Resort are not reflective of the Dayton community. On the other hand, Arrowhead Lodge provides exceptional food, attentive staff, and has that clean/respectful atmosphere.

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