Natrona district, Wyoming, United States

Places to visit near Casper

Casper is a town in Natrona district, Wyoming, United States, home to about 60,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage and 9 parks. The must-see places are Masonic Temple (3 km), Fort Caspar Museum (7 km) and Casper Wyoming Temple (9 km).

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Casper at a glance

Location
Natrona district, Wyoming, United States
Population
about 60,285
Coordinates
42.8666° N, 106.3131° W
Places within 50 km
109 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Casper

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Casper: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Casper

143 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Casper. The closest is Soda Lake Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Casper

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Casper. The closest is Casper Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Casper

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Casper. The closest is North Casper Clubhouse (1 km); the best-known is Masonic Temple (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Casper

18 parks within 100 km of Casper. The closest is North Casper Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Casper

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Casper. The closest is Garden Creek Waterfall (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Casper

3 museums within 100 km of Casper. The closest is National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Casper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Casper
  2. 1 km North Casper Clubhouse · heritage site, Natrona
  3. 15 km Casper Mountain · viewpoint, Natrona
  4. 9 km Casper Wyoming Temple · church, Natrona
  5. 4 km Fort Caspar Museum · fort, Natrona
  6. 5 km Masonic Temple · heritage site, Natrona
  7. 3 km Back to Casper

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    Within 15 km of Casper

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Casper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48143Soda Lake Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2388Casper Mountain (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2225North Casper Clubhouse (1 km)
    Parks918North Casper Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls35Garden Creek Waterfall (11 km)
    Museums23National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (2 km)
    Caves13Ice Cave Mountain (50 km)
    Churches12Casper Wyoming Temple (9 km)
    Other attractions01Deer Spring (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Pathfinder Mountain (79 km)

    Casper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Casper?

    Masonic Temple (heritage site, about 3 km), Fort Caspar Museum (fort, about 7 km), Casper Wyoming Temple (church, about 9 km), Casper Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), North Casper Clubhouse (heritage site, about 1 km), North Casper Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Casper?

    109 places on Spotwander: 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 9 parks, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Casper?

    Soda Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Carroll Number 2 Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Casper?

    Casper Mountain, about 16 km by road; Johnson Hill (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Casper?

    North Casper Clubhouse, about 1 km by road; Roosevelt High School (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Casper?

    Start in Casper, visit North Casper Clubhouse, then Casper Mountain, then Casper Wyoming Temple, then Fort Caspar Museum, then Masonic Temple, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Casper?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Casper

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