{"id":6425,"date":"2015-02-24T08:29:11","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T15:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windriver.org\/?page_id=6425"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:50:31","slug":"riverton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windriver.org\/es\/destinations\/riverton\/","title":{"rendered":"Riverton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Riverton<\/h1>\n\n
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Where Your Journey Shines the Moment You Arrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to Riverton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where the Wind River and Little Wind River meet, Riverton moves at the center of it all. Walk along the river, explore downtown shops and caf\u00e9s or head out toward nearby lakes, trails and open land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1906, this area has long been a gathering place\u2014from early Native communities to the historic mountain man rendezvous of the 1800s. Today, that same sense of connection carries through in a city shaped by community, access and the landscapes that surround it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Population<\/strong>
About 11,000 residents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevation<\/strong>
4,957 feet above sea level<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Area Is Known For
<\/strong>Riverton sits at the confluence of the Wind River and Little Wind River and is known for its connection to the Wind River Indian Reservation, nearby Boysen Reservoir and outdoor recreation including fishing, boating and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events
<\/strong>1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous
Wyoming Summer Concert Series
Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally
Fremont County Fair and Rodeo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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