Explore Kirby

Trout Fishing on the Big Horn River
Just north of Kirby, the Big Horn River via the Kirby Ditch public access is celebrated for trophy brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout an angler’s secret haven just four miles from Thermopolis.

A Town of Just ~80 People
With around 76 residents, Kirby is one of the smallest incorporated towns in the Basin—its population roughly stable and community tightly knit.

Recreation & Wildlife
Surrounded by ranchland and public wildlife habitat, Kirby Creek HMA offers upland bird, deer, and elk hunting from August through winter. Plus, scenic drives along WYO‑175 drop you right into open skies and big views.

Home of Wyoming Whiskey
Despite its size, Kirby proudly hosts the Wyoming Whiskey distillery, the first in-state operation founded in 2009 on a historic ranch crafting award‑worthy spirits and local pride.

Small-Town Heritage
Step back in time at the 1915 Kirby Jail & Town Hall, listed on the National Register a tangible reminder of the town’s early roots and resilient spirit. Just a short drive from Kirby, a visit to the ghost town of Gebo offers a glimpse into Wyoming’s coal-mining past, with crumbling foundations and sweeping views that tell the story of a once-thriving community.