Dayton, WY

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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.
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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Tongue River Canyon near Dayton, Wyoming
Tongue River carves through the Tongue River Canyon just outside of Dayton, WY
Rustic Ridge Cabins, Charming Retreat (3 Options!)

Rustic Ridge Cabins, Charming Retreat (3 Options!)

2 out of 5
714 Main St Dayton WY
$91 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$103 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Studio G and Scott Bicentennial Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
Beautiful roomy cabin! Larger and lovelier than I expected, and they thought of everything! I loved it.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Rustic Ridge Cabins, Charming Retreat (3 Options!)
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 Jan 18 to Jan 19
$243 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Bear Lodge Resort
Elk View Inn

Elk View Inn

2.5 out of 5
4622 US-14, Burgess Junction Dayton WY
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$168 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
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
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.
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 attractions Studio G and Scott Bicentennial Park are located ...
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
Rachael's Place - Views, Adventures, Deluxe Stay

Rachael's Place - Views, Adventures, Deluxe Stay

Dayton WY
Stay at this vacation home in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Studio G and Scott Bicentennial Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
This stay was amazing! Very clean! Wonderful view! Very open concept for hanging out with friends and family.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Rachael's Place - Views, Adventures, Deluxe Stay
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 Studio G and Scott Bicentennial ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
There were a couple of cleaning issues that we noticed when we got there, but the host was immediately and wonderfully responsive. Beautiful view, lots of space, comfy beds, soft linens. We are a chemical free family, but completely forgot to ask if there was any way to possibly wash the linens without ...

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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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