River Camp Campground
Lander, Wyoming
About
The Sixth Crossing: Mormon Trail Site is a historic location where the Willie handcart company encountered the first rescue wagons in the fall of 1856. Located about 40 miles southeast of Lander, Wyoming, it marks the sixth crossing of the Sweetwater River by the Mormon Trail. The site features a visitors' center that recounts the journey and rescue of the Willie company. Today, people visit the crossing as a place of reverence, remembrance, and gratitude. Trek reenactments are also held during summer months to remember the faith of the handcart pioneers and their rescuers. The site is open to visitors, and they can plan their visit by checking the website for what to expect.
Amenities
No amenities listed yet.
Available Site Types
- Tent Sites
Local Attractions
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Rock Creek Hollow Mormon Trail Site
Location
4181 WY-789
Lander, WY 82520
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does River Camp Campground offer?
River Camp Campground offers Tent Sites.
What is there to do near River Camp Campground?
Nearby attractions include Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Rock Creek Hollow Mormon Trail Site.
How do I contact River Camp Campground?
You can reach River Camp Campground by phone at +1 307-544-2215. You can also contact them via their website at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/historic-sites/wyoming/sixth-crossing%3Futm_source%3Dgmb%26utm_medium%3Dyext%26y_source%3D1_MTAwNjI4NTY3NS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%253D%253D.
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