Rawlins KOA

Carbon County Courthouse

Carbon County Fairgrounds and Rodeo Park

Carbon County Museum

Contains items of interest from Carbon County’s ranching and mining days. A highly noted exhibit is the “Big Nose” George exhibit. “Big Nose” was an infamous criminal who attempted to escape from jail. Free admission.

Jeffrey Memorial Center

Rawlins Race Track

Rawlins Uplift

Located at the northern fringe of Rawlins, this magnificent geologic formation attracts scientists from all parts of the globe. Come see 500,000 years of rock layers clearly visible!

Wyoming Frontier Prison

Built in 1901 and housed prisoners until 1981 when they were transferred to the new penitentiary south of Rawlins. Built of local rock and sandstone the outside architecture is reminiscent of a castle but is nothing of the sort inside. The cell blocks have changed since 1901 and hot water was not placed into the cells until 1978. Guided tours available daily May through September. Off season tours are available by appointment. See the Frontier Prison online for further information.

Historic Downtown Rawlins

Nationally designated Rawlins historic district, rich with turn-of-the-century architecture. Enjoy the downtown by taking the 60 to 90 minute leisure walking tour. Map can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce. The walk features 31 historic buildings and contains colorful local history.

Wyoming's Red Desert

Wyoming's Red Desert encompasses more than eight million acres of public lands that contain many unique things.

Local Area Information.

See the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce website for more things to do and see in the area.