Live, Work, Stay, & Play in Moorcroft
Discover life in the new Old West.
Whether you're passin' through or planting roots, Moorcroft is waiting.
The Northeastern corner of WY is a special place in the world and we're real proud to call it home. If you're looking for a quieter, more simple way of life, you're in the right place. If you're looking for someplace unique to visit that you'll remember for a lifetime, then this is the place for you. Come on by and visit. You may find you don't want to leave!
Life in Moorcroft and the surrounding area is a quiet, peaceful one. The folks are friendly and the living is good. Real people not caught up in the city grind but making their way through life like it used to be: honest, true, with a spirit of helping your neighbor.
The area is beautiful and offers a variety of terrain to suit your liking. The cost of living is reasonable and affordable and compared to some places, it's downright cheap.
It's beautiful, rugged and comes with a full four seasons. The average temperatures range from 11F-85F, with some cold days in the winter and a few toasty days in the summer. Overall, the weather is fair and easily manageable.
The people are friendly, hard working, and kind-hearted. They'll let you be but will be there in a hurry to lend a hand. The schools are good and there's a large choice of places to worship. Moorcroft and the surrounding area is a great place to call home!
The area around NE Wyoming is a major source of natural resources for our country. There are several large companies that have major projects in the area. Industries such as coal, oil, and natural gas are booming in the area and the companies that are at the forefront of each of them have headquarters nearby.
These industries are the largest employers in the area and they're known to have open positions regularly. They offer high pay and benefits and many positions can turn into careers. Another large industry in the area is the railroad industry. This industry is still thriving and offers the potential of a high-paying career as well.
Of course there are several other industries like tourism, hospitality, retail, professional services, health & medical, education, and construction to name a few. Shoot, if you ever wanted to be a cowboy there are a few ranches in the area that are always looking for a good hand. Just be ready to work hard!
If you find yourself passin' through the area and you'd like to stay a spell, we've got a place for you. Including a couple options you may not have thought of before (ever stay in a tipi?)
Just need a quiet place to lay your head for a night or two? Got it. Plan on doing some full scale exploring of the area? You're all set.
You'll find plenty of motels and hotels in the area, along with bunkhouses, cabins, and houses. How would you like to stay in your own 16' Native American tipi with a view of Devil's Tower?
If you're seeing the country by RV or motorcycle, there's quite a few RV parks and campgrounds in the area. They're mighty friendly and they'll make you real comfortable. It's "God's Country" in these parts. Come on out and spend a little while enjoying it.
Play Here
Moorcroft and the surrounding areas including the Black Hills have some of the most spectacular natural and man-made destinations in the country. If you enjoy the great outdoors, then you're going to love it around here.
Of course first on the list is Devil's Tower. Some folks come and make an entire vacation out of exploring the area, climbing the Tower, and discovering the beauty of the Nations first National Monument.
Just a short ride or drive away are Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial (which is under construction.) On your way over, why not stop in Deadwood and see where ol' Wild Bill Hickok lived and died.
And then there's big game & turkey hunting, fishing & ice fishing at Keyhole Reservoir, hiking, golfing, rodeos, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, horseback riding, and a whole bunch more.