Explore Hyattville
A tiny ranching community rich with history and wild beauty.
Why Visit Hyattville?
This tiny Wyoming outpost packs a punch—wildlife-rich canyons, ancestral petroglyphs, trout creeks, and a living community where history and hospitality flourish. Come to explore, stay to connect.
Hidden Frontier Hub
Founded in 1887 as Hyattville (formerly Paintrock), this small settlement at the confluence of Medicine Lodge and Paint Rock Creeks was a vital crossroads for early mail and commerce routes in the Big Horn Basin.
Outdoor Ventures & Scenic Byways
Nestled against red foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, Hyattville is the access point for the 32‑mile Red Gulch/Alkali Scenic Byway, home to dinosaur tracks and stunning badlands views, and sits just six miles from the Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site, featuring 10,000 years of petroglyph history.
Fishing & Wildlife
Streams carving through the wilderness bring trophy trout to anglers, while Medicine Lodge Wildlife Area invites upland bird and big-game hunters into its rugged terrain.
Living History & Architecture
Stroll by the century-old EJP County Line Bridge (1917 camelback truss) and explore Medicine Lodge‘s interpretive cabins—hallowed grounds for learning about Native American heritage and regional archaeology.
Local Life & Community Spirit
With fewer than 80 residents, Hyattville pulses with genuine small‑town hospitality. The Paintrock Inn and Hyattville Bar & Café serve hearty breakfasts and cowboy‑style dinners—from coffee to cold beer—fueling hunters and travelers passing through.
Community & Culture
The town transformed its old school into the Hyattville Community Center: hosting the annual Cowboy Carnival, coffee mornings, potlucks, and volunteer projects, a testament to collective spirit.
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