LAKES:
THEY'RE LIKE OCEANS, BUT SMALLER
Oceans have sharks.
Here in Platte County, Wyoming, we have lakes—and zero sharks.
The choice is clear.
Conveniently located on your way to (or from) Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, Platte County is a place where lake-day dreams, small-town charm, and one-of-a-kind experiences come together, creating a vacation destination unlike anywhere else in the state.
Build a playlist. Pack your paddleboards. Call dibs early on the best spots to stay, and start looking forward to the best summer adventure you’ll ever have—with zero sharks!—just down the road on I-25.
Postcards from Platte
Scenic vistas? Check. Warm sand you can dig your toes into? Check.
There’s even more to look forward to when you get here, including:
- Downhome, locally owned, one-of-a-kind eateries
- Enough historic sites and museums to sate even the most ravenous history buff
- Low-effort, high-reward hikes with views for days
Where to stay
From dreaming in a dome under a blanket of Wyoming stars, to cozying up in a cabin by the lake, there’s no place like Platte to rest and refresh… no matter where you are in the county!
Airbnbs in Platte County
Chugwater
Glendo
- B&A Marina
- Campsites at Glendo State Park
- Lakeview Motel & Campground
- Engling RV Park
- H&M Trading Post
- Yurts at Glendo State Park
Guernsey & Hartville
- Bunkhouse Motel
- Campsites at Guernsey State Park
- Cobblestone Inn & Suites
- Riverside RV Campground
- Sagebrush Motel
- Twisters Restaurant & Bed and Breakfast
- Yurts at Guernsey State Park (open seasonally from April 15 to October 15)