Try this
Check the river, then go to the lake
See how high the New Fork River is running before you fish or wade. Then drive a few minutes north to Fremont Lake. Dogs aren't allowed on Sandy Beach.
Visit
Visiting Pinedale.
A small mountain town at 7,175 feet, 78 miles southeast of Jackson on US-191. Here's how to get here, what to do first, and who to call.
- Elev. 7,175 ft
- Sublette County
- ZIP 82941
Plan a Saturday
Tell us how much time you have and who's coming.
First day
Six things to do on your first day.
01
Drink water at 7,175 feet
The air is thinner than in Jackson or Denver, and the first night can hit harder than you expect. Drink extra water before alcohol, and take your first hike slower than you would at home.
Altitude tips02
Stop by Great Outdoor Shop before a hike
The staff on Pine Street know which roads are open, which lakes still have snow, and whether Photographers Point works as a day hike. Call 307-367-2440.
307-367-244003
Drive to Fremont Lake
The lower dock is about three miles north of Pine Street. Walk the shore even if you aren't launching a boat. Wyoming's second-largest natural lake is the reason a lot of people come here.
Lake guide04
Give the museum an hour
Museum of the Mountain Man is at 700 E. Hennick. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May through October; winter visits are by appointment. Jim Bridger's rifle is here. Admission $10, free 12 and under.
Museum hours05
Eat on Pine Street
Wind River Brewing is open 11–9, Wednesday through Sunday, and doesn't take reservations. Kitchens close early here, so don't plan on a 9:30 dinner.
Who's open now06
Step outside after dark
The sky is dark enough to see the Milky Way when the moon is down. Check the clouds and moon before you drive to an overlook.
Tonight's sky
Start here
Visitor information
Visit Pinedale, Town Hall, and the Sublette County Chamber.
Who to call
Pinedale, 82941
Town of Pinedale
Town Hall and Town Council
307-367-4136
- Address
- 205 Entertainment Lane, Pinedale, WY 82941
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Note
- Mayor Matt Murdock was reelected May 5, 2026, and sworn in June 1. Council meets the second and fourth Monday at 5 p.m.
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
Local business directory and mixers
307-231-6051
- Address
- Pinedale Town Hall Building, 205 Entertainment Lane
48 hours
A weekend in Pinedale
Hours and distances checked for 2026.
- 01
Friday evening
Dinner on Pine Street
Wind River Brewing is open 11–9, Wednesday through Sunday, and doesn't take reservations.
- 02
Saturday morning
Fremont Lake
The lower dock is about 3 miles from town, and Sandy Beach is farther up Fremont Lake Road. Dogs aren't allowed on Sandy Beach. Go early, before the afternoon wind.
- 03
Saturday afternoon
Museum of the Mountain Man
700 E. Hennick. Open 9–5 daily from May through October. From November through April, visits are by advance appointment, so call 307-367-4101 first. The Confluence of Cultures exhibit runs through the 2027 season.
- 04
Sunday
Elkhart Park overlook
If the road is clear, drive up to Elkhart Park for the view, even if you aren't backpacking. Check trail conditions before a longer hike.
Before you leave town
Maps, permits, and getting around
Maps and permits
Forest Service, BLM, and Game and Fish
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District
Wind River Range maps, trail conditions, campgrounds
307-367-4326
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed federal holidays
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Big Piney Ranger District
Wyoming Range maps and trail conditions
307-276-5800
- Address
- 10418 S. US Highway 189, Big Piney, WY 83113
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed federal holidays
Bureau of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office
Public-land maps and trail conditions
307-367-5300
- Address
- 1625 W. Pine Street, Pinedale, WY 82941
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wyoming Game and Fish, Pinedale Region
Hunting and fishing licenses and permits
307-367-4353
Getting around
Flights, shuttles, and rentals
Pinedale's airport, Ralph Wenz Field, has no airline. Most visitors fly into Jackson or Rock Springs and drive. GOTCo runs private shuttles from both airports and out to Wind River trailheads.
GOTCo
Airport and Wind River trailhead shuttles
307-360-3660
- Note
- Private rides you book ahead: from Jackson, Rock Springs, or Pinedale's airport into town, and out to Elkhart Park, Green River Lakes, and Big Sandy. For fishing shuttles, call River Rat.
River Rat Shuttles
River and fishing shuttles
307-260-7342
Emblem Rentals
Local vehicle rentals
307-367-2290
Ralph Wenz Field (PNA)
Pinedale's airport, run by TOP Flight Aviation
307-367-2290
- Address
- 9357 US-191, Pinedale, WY 82941
- Note
- Six miles southeast of town. No airline; private and charter flights only.
Photos
Lakes, Cora, and the Green River
Pinedale Ranger District, Cora on Wyoming 352, the Lander Road, and the Green River at Seedskadee south of town.
New Fork Lakes, west of Pinedale 
Green River Lakes reflection 
Lower Green River Lake in fall 
Squaretop from the Pinedale Ranger District 
The last miles to Green River Lakes 
Cora, on the road to the lakes 
Lander Road, south of Pinedale 
Fish Creek, Upper Green 
Green River at Horseshoe Bend 
New Fork Lake as Lake d'Amalia, about 1898
On the map
Pinedale sits on US-191.
Map
Pinedale, Wyoming