Dayton Wyoming Vacation Rentals — Gateway to the Bighorn Scenic Byway

The road west out of Dayton starts climbing almost immediately. Highway 14 ascends 5,000 vertical feet in about 20 miles — through aspen groves, limestone canyon walls, and eventually into the open alpine meadows above the Bighorn Basin. It's one of the most dramatic mountain drives in Wyoming, and it starts at the edge of this small cattle town 16 miles from Sheridan.

Tongue River Canyon trailhead is 3 miles past Dayton. The canyon is narrow, the walls are tall, and the trail follows the river the entire way — 7 miles out-and-back and one of the best half-day hikes in northern Wyoming. Stay in Dayton and you're already there before the parking lot fills.

Wyo Stays manages vacation rentals at the Dayton gateway — book direct at wyostays.com and keep the platform fee.

Bighorn Scenic Byway

Highway 14 climbs from Dayton through Medicine Wheel Passage — 5,000 feet of elevation gain, aspen groves, and alpine meadows. One of the most dramatic drives in the American West.

Tongue River Canyon

7-mile out-and-back trail following the river through narrow canyon walls. 3 miles past Dayton — arrive early and you'll have it to yourself.

Gateway Position

16 miles from downtown Sheridan. Far enough for mountain quiet, close enough for dinner at Frackelton's. The best of both worlds.

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