Chugwater, Wyoming

About Chugwater

Set in the southeastern part of Wyoming, Chugwater is a tiny community counting 169 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Chugwater is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 55 residents per square mile.

📰 Chugwater News Today

• Chugwater's Igloo House Is Earthquake Proof, Fire Resistant And Can Withstand Tornadoes, Owner Says Cowboy State Daily · Aug 2
• Obituary for DONALD PAUL "DON" COX Gorman Funeral Homes · Jan 5
• Council approves signing of MOU to split $12 million in Chugwater wind project impact funds WyomingNews.com · Oct 29
• (PHOTOS) Medal of Honor given to fallen soldier in Chugwater Cap City News · Jun 27
• Chugwater’s Chili Cook-off & Roundup awarded Black Hills Energy grant The Fence Post · Jun 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chugwater Unique

• The only place in America named Chugwater — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wyoming — one of 205 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chugwater

• Stampede Saloon and Eatery
• Chugwater Soda Fountain

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chugwater Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chugwater

• Legion Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chugwater

• Chugwater School
• Prairie View Community School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chugwater

🏘️ Nearby Communities