Locale

The CWC campus is located in Fremont County on the outskirts of Riverton, a city of about 10,000 on the banks of the Wind River. The campus and community lie in the Wind River Valley, a large lowland area bounded by mountains on three sides. The area has a wide range of environmental zones from cold desert to alpine.

The valley has a rich and varied history. A large portion is presently occupied by the Wind River Indian Reservation, home of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. The rendezvous of the mountain men was held in the south portion in the early 1800s.

Central Wyoming College also serves communities in Hot Springs and Teton counties through outreach services and/or dual and concurrent course offerings.