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Sublette County
is located in western Wyoming approximately 70 miles south of Jackson Hole,
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and 70 miles north of Rock Springs,
Wyoming. We are at the headwaters of the Green River on the west side of
the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. We are surrounded by three
mountain ranges that include two rugged wilderness areas. This rural setting
has only about 5,000 residents and the largest town, Pinedale, has less
than 1500 residents. The county is 80% public land including Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), State, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Deer and
antelope out-number the residents by 10 fold and are commonly seen year
round. Elk, moose, grizzly and black bear, and many other wildlife species
call Sublette County home. This high mountain valley setting with rivers,
over 1,300 lakes, wildlife and towering mountains has been a vacation destination
for over 100 years. Because of the remote, rural nature and small communities,
Sublette County is not the typical convention spot. However, for those who
wish to plan a small to medium size convention, meeting, or group gathering
in a scenic environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Sublette
County offers facilities and services in a relaxing, unique venue.
Where should
you start if you are planning a convention? First stop is to call or stop
by the Sublette County Visitor's Center to discuss the specifics of your
event and the dates you wish to meet. You can download and print out a
copy of our county's public meeting
facility list and lodging
chart from this web site or pick these up at the Visitor's Center. Brochures
and literature from local businesses and services, maps, and recreation
information are also available at the Visitor's Center. Most of the coordination
and leg work for your event will be up to the organizer, but the Visitor's
Center can help get you started with information and tips for planning
your event. Be sure to plan months in advance to ensure lodging and meeting
room availability, especially for summer events.
Meeting
Facilities
Sublette County offers both public and private meeting facilities including
public building meeting rooms, banquet halls, church community rooms,
school auditoriums, community centers and banquet halls. Most facilities
are perfect for groups of 12-100 people. Some can handle 150 and up to
500. See the meeting facilities page
for more information.
Lodging
The largest motels in Sublette County have about 50 rooms. There are over
200 motel rooms in Pinedale and over 100 in Big Piney/Marbleton. There
are also dozens of other options ranging from bed & breakfasts, cabins
& guest ranches, most of which provide some dining and recreation
services. Plan early if you want to meet in July or August as these summer
months are the busy season for most lodging establishments. Other times
of the year should be easier to arrange lodging. See the lodging
page for more information.
Dining
Restaurants in the county are family-run local establishments with excellent
food. Chain restaurants have not found there way into the county yet.
Most motels do not have food services, but many restaurants are close
by, often within walking distance. Several can host large groups for meals
and some have banquet rooms. Bed & breakfasts and guest ranches usually
provide dining, but cater to smaller groups. See the Pinedale
Chamber and Big Piney Chamber
websites for more information.
Recreation
& Attractions
When you get a break from your meeting, don't miss out on the area recreation
and attractions. Or better yet, plan ahead and spend an extra few days
to play. Our best asset is outdoor recreation, including fishing,
hiking, camping,
horseback
riding, and mountain
biking. Or just take a few hours for a scenic
drive or visit some of the numerous historical
sites. Don't miss the Museum
of the Mountain Man and Green
River Valley Museum while you are in town. See the Outdoors, Destinations
and Events pages for more details. Our local outfitters
& guides are always happy to plan a fishing trip or outing for
you if you would like to leave the planning work to someone else and just
enjoy the outdoor fun!
Transportation
Sublette County has two general aviation airports, one in Big Piney and
one in Pinedale, which can accommodate small private jets. Commercial
flights are available into Jackson Hole (70 miles), Rock Springs (100
miles), or Salt Lake City (200 miles). Car rentals are available from
these airports to Sublette County. There are no local car rental services,
however shuttle services are available with advance arrangements. See
the trip planner page for
more information.
Please don't
hesitate to contact the Sublette County Visitor's Center if you have questions
or need help arranging a convention. Fill out our online contact form,
e-mail us:,
or call . We look forward to seeing you in Sublette County!
Sublette
County Visitor's Center
P.O. Box 176
Pinedale, WY 82941
(Toll Free)
Email:
www.VisitSubletteCounty.com
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