Visit Kaycee
History, recreation, and events in and around Kaycee, Wyoming — Home of the Hole-in-the-Wall.
A working western town on the high plains
Kaycee sits in a valley along the Powder River, surrounded by ranch land and rimrock. Visitors come for the history, the hunting and fishing, and the quiet — and they usually stay longer than they planned.
Hole-in-the-Wall
In the 1890s, a gap in a sheer red sandstone escarpment about 25 miles southwest of town gave the Wild Bunch somewhere to disappear. Led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the gang used the natural break in the rock wall to move stolen horses through country so broken that pursuing posses could not follow.
The site is on public land and remains much as it was — a narrow passage through the rimrock with a wide valley beyond. It is a genuinely remote, rugged place, and that remoteness is the whole point.
Before you go: access is by rough gravel and dirt county roads that can be impassable when wet or snow-covered. There are no services, no cell coverage in places, and no drinking water. Check current road conditions with the Johnson County Road & Bridge Department before setting out, and travel with a full-size spare, extra water, and a paper map. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
Hoofprints of the Past Museum
Kaycee's own museum tells the story of the town and the people who built it — the homesteaders, the ranchers, and the outlaws whose legends still hang over this country. Exhibits cover the Wild Bunch, early ranching and sheep operations, the railroad, and the local families who have worked this land for generations.
It is a small, volunteer-run museum, and that is part of its charm. The collection is genuinely local — donated by the families whose names are still on the mailboxes out on the county roads.
- Location
- Kaycee, Wyoming
- Hours & Admission
- Call 307-738-2381 to confirm
Museum hours vary by season and are staffed by volunteers. Call 307-738-2381 before you visit to confirm current hours and admission.
Visit museum website — hoofprintsofthepast.org, opens in a new tab
Hunting, fishing, and the Bighorns
This is a destination for people who would rather be outside than anywhere else.
Powder River Fishing
The Powder River runs through town and offers warm-water fishing for catfish, sauger, and walleye. Access points are marked along the river road.
Bighorn Mountains
The Bighorn National Forest is roughly an hour west, with high-country lakes, trails, and cool summer relief above 8,000 feet.
Hunting
Deer, antelope, and elk country surrounds Kaycee. Licenses and season dates are set by Wyoming Game & Fish and must be purchased in advance.
Scenic Drives
The drive south toward the Hole-in-the-Wall and the rimrock country around Kaycee is rewarding on its own, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Licenses and regulations: hunting and fishing licenses, season dates, and bag limits are managed by Wyoming Game & Fish (opens in a new tab). Always confirm current rules before heading out.
LeDoux Park
Named for Kaycee's own world champion bareback rider, LeDoux Park is the green center of town — shaded picnic tables, open lawn, and a memorial gateway that honors the rodeo tradition he came out of.
- Best for
- Picnics and small gatherings.
- Hours
- Open daily, dawn to dusk
What's happening in Kaycee
Dates change year to year — confirm with Town Hall before you plan around one.
June 25–26
Kaycee Outlaw Music Festival
A family-friendly, two-day outdoor event at Harold Jarrard Park in Kaycee, Wyoming. Featuring multiple bands across genres like country, bluegrass, Southern rock and Red Dirt, alongside food, beverages, art and craft vendors. Bring your own lawn chairs.
Summer
Kaycee Friday Night Rodeo
Friday night rodeos at Harold Jarrard Park in Kaycee, Wyoming, beginning in June and running through the summer.
August
Johnson County Fair Activities
Livestock shows, exhibits, and 4-H events featuring ranching families from across the county.
October
Fall Community Gathering
A harvest-season potluck and fundraiser hosted by local organizations at the community center.
Where to Stay & Eat
Kaycee has a handful of independent motels, cafés, and fuel-and-food stops — most of them family-run and many of them on or just off Main Street. There is also RV camping and the Johnson County fairgrounds nearby.
Because the town is small, we do not keep a separate lodging list here that would go stale. The Business Directory is maintained locally and lists what is actually open right now.
Easy to reach on Interstate 25
Kaycee sits right on I-25 in Johnson County — about 60 miles north of Casper and 45 miles south of Buffalo. If you are driving between Denver and Billings, you will pass through town.
Kaycee, Wyoming
Johnson County
Interstate 25, Exit 254
- From Casper
- ~60 miles
North on I-25 - From Buffalo
- ~45 miles
South on I-25
Winter travel: I-25 can close without warning during winter storms. Check WYDOT road conditions (opens in a new tab) before you travel.
Kaycee, WY — I-25, Exit 254Open in maps (opens in a new tab)
Planning a longer trip?
Kaycee is one stop on a much bigger map. These regional organizations cover the rest of Johnson County and the surrounding area.
Johnson County Tourism
Visitor information covering Buffalo, Kaycee, and the Bighorn National Forest.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
Lodging, dining, and event listings for Buffalo and the surrounding county.
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