Saratoga
Saratoga
Population
1,682
Located 21 miles south of Interstate 80 on Highway 130, Saratoga is nestled along the Upper North Platte River and surrounded by the beauty of the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre mountains. Founded in 1877 as Warm Springs, the small town became a destination for travelers to soak in the natural mineral hot spring pools. Today, visitors are still drawn to Saratoga to relax and soak, fish the "blue ribbon" trout river, dine in many outstanding restaurants, enjoy thrilling outdoor adventures, and attend events and meetings at the Platte Valley Community Center.
Public Education
Saratoga Elementary (K-6) and Saratoga Middle High School (7-12) are the two public schools located in Saratoga. Saratoga High School s one of three high schools in Carbon County School District #2 and has a graduation rate of 95%. Carbon County School District #2 has a total enrollment of about 556 students, with schools located in the communities of Elk Mountain, Encampment, Hanna, Medicine Bow and Saratoga.
Saratoga's cost of living is 7% lower than the U.S. average.
Income
Households in Saratoga earn a median yearly income of $79,999. 38.13% of the households earn more than the national average each year. Household expenditures average $75,809 per year.
Housing
72.98% of the people in Saratoga are homeowners. The median home cost in Saratoga is $295,000. Homes here have appreciated in value by 11.08% in the last year. The average rent for a 2-bedroom dwelling is $940/month.
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Wyoming Business Council and Best Places.
Healthcare
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County - Platte Valley Clinic is located in Saratoga. The clinic houses five exams rooms, one medical procedure room, laboratory and blood draw area, X-Ray, and a dedicated Physical Therapy Suite with two exam rooms and gym/exercise space.
The North Platte Valley Medical Center, completed in 2023, provides another 25 beds for acute care and long-term care for residents in Saratoga, Encampment and Riverside.
The Saratoga Health Department monitors public health risks, coordinates Saratoga agencies responding to public health threats, and enforces Wyoming public health standards. As a Department of Public Health (DPH), the department works to prevent the spread of diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and ensure a clean water supply. The Health Department also provides access to Carbon County public records.
Things to Do
Dining & Shopping in Downtown Saratoga
Delicious finds await you in downtown Saratoga! Whether you are in the mood for mouth-watering prime rib or gourmet Italian dining, Saratoga has an impressive selection of restaurants. Our unique western stores, outstanding art galleries and gift shops offer an unparalleled shopping experience.
Fish the Upper North Platte River
The North Platte River is the largest river in Carbon County. It has long been prized for it’s excellent "blue ribbon" trout fishing, solitude and scenic views. Saratoga has become the magnet for first-timers wishing to land big trout. Guided fishing trips and scenic floats are available locally.
Historic Wolf Hotel and Restaurant
This two-and-one-half story hotel has been a gathering place in Saratoga for the past 125 years. Located in downtown Saratoga, the Wolf offers visitors and locals casual dining in historic ambiance.
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Mineral Hot Springs Pools
Free and open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Saratoga's hot springs are the ultimate for healthy relaxation. Water temperatures range from 101 to 110 degrees; the Lobster Pot is a steamy 120 degrees. The “Not-So-Hot” Pool offers cooler soaks. Restrooms, changing, and shower facilities are available on the premises.
Platte Valley Community Center
Whether you are hosting a small meeting, or a fully-catered wedding, the unique spaces at the PVCC set the stage for your event. The state-of-the-art auditorium can hold 404 attendees, making it perfect for large presentations and music or theater shows.
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Saratoga Lake
Located 2 miles north of town, Saratoga Lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. A 50-site campground, boat dock, restrooms and playground are accessible from the Highway 130 entrance. Sandy Beach is located on the east side of the lake. The adjacent Storer-Saratoga Lake Wetland is home to hundreds of species of birds.
Saratoga Municipal Pool
This is the perfect place to take the kids and cool off. Located next to the Saratoga Hot Pools, it is one of the few remaining outdoor pools in Wyoming. It is open June through early September, seven days a week, weather permitting.
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Saratoga Museum
Housed in the original Saratoga-Encampment Railroad Depot, the Museum features the most diverse collection in Wyoming of gems, minerals and fossils, hands-on dinosaur poop, vintage toys, a one-bedroom pioneer cabin and more.
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Saratoga National Fish Hatchery
Established in 1911, the hatchery rears lake, brown, and rainbow trout and the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout. To meet trout production demands, the hatchery facilities include 37 raceways and 16 tanks and a toad-rearing room for the endangered Wyoming toad.
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Saratoga Public Golf Course
The #1 championship cliff-top tee begins a golf experience you won’t soon forget. Whether a beginner or an accomplished player, we welcome you to join us on this scenic 3,580-yard, 9-hole course with cliff-top tee, three over river shots and a wildlife-rich setting.
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Sierra Madre Mountain Range
The Sierra Madre Mountain Range is lightly visited, making it possible to camp, hunt and explore dense areas, hike, bike, ski, and snowmobile scenic trails, and fish for hours without seeing another soul. The Encampment River, Hog Park Reservoir, Green Mountain Falls and a large segment of the Continental Divide Trail are unique to these mountains.
Snowy Range
Whether you hike, fish, hunt, mountain bike, ski, snowmobile, camp, picnic or prefer to observe wildlife along a scenic drive, there are plenty of opportunities for adventure in the Snowy Range. A large network of high elevation trails, that wind among the unspoiled beauty of glacier formed peaks and alpine lakes, is unique to these mountains.
Snowy Range Scenic Byway
Threading its way over the Snowy Range, this scenic route showcases some of the most breathtaking and easily accessible peaks in the Rocky Mountains, including famed Medicine Bow Peak at 12,013 feet. Open Memorial Day through October, weather permitting, this route offers easy access to picnic areas, campgrounds, and a large network of roads and trails.
