Bessemer Bend, WY

Located about eight miles southwest of Casper along Highway 220, Bessemer Bend sits along a scenic loop of the North Platte River. Framed by the striking sandstone faces of Red Buttes, the area feels quiet and wide open while keeping city conveniences within an easy ten-minute drive. It also has deep roots in the Old West. Back in the 1800s, wagon trains on the Oregon Trail crossed the river right here to skip expensive downstream tolls, and fur trappers built Wyoming's first recorded cabin on this very stretch of land.

Today, Bessemer Bend offers a relaxed lifestyle centered around the outdoors. Locals regularly head down to the riverbanks to fly fish for trout, launch drift boats, or walk along the trails. With its mix of big Wyoming skies, red rock views, and quick access to Casper, it is an appealing pocket of Natrona County for anyone looking for quiet space, beautiful scenery, and life near the water.