Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Hotel
John Evans's 1905 hotel on the site of an Overland Trail stage station, closed around 2000 for restoration and rebuilt room by room.
- Built
- 1905Built 1905 by John Evans on the site of an Overland Trail stage stop; period of significance 1905-1946.
- Style
- Victorian
- Architect
- John Evans (builder)
- Type
- Inn
- Credentials
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The story
John Evans built the hotel in 1905 on land once used by an Overland Trail stage station, along with the Garden Spot dance pavilion where big bands later played. It ran until about 2000, when it closed for restoration; Peter Thieriot stripped it to the studs and rebuilt it room by room. Christine Neel now owns it, and its restaurant and rooms remain open.
Good to know
- Address: 102 East Main Street, Elk Mountain, WY 82324
Sources (4)
- https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/86003233_text
- https://wyoshpo.wyo.gov/index.php/programs/national-register/wyoming-listings/view-full-list/431-elk-mountain-hotel-and-garden-spot-pavilion
- https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/08/15/from-money-pit-to-wyoming-treasure-the-elk-mountain-hotels-lasting-devotion/
- https://travelwyoming.com/blog/stories/post/10-of-the-most-historic-accommodations-in-wyoming/
Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.