Welcome to the official site for beautiful, peaceful and centrally located Sinclair, Wyoming, "The Oasis in the Desert." We hope you find the information we have provided useful and beneficial and that you enjoy our web site.

We are conveniently located between the mountains and desert on Interstate Highway 80 six miles east of Rawlins, Wyoming. As for local statistics and climate, Sinclair has a population of 500 people. It is located at an elevation of 6,592 feet. The town comprises an area of approximately one square mile. It has a semi-arid and low relative humidity climate.

Sinclair is a gateway to a rich history and several recreational areas including: Historic Sinclair, Sinclair/Parco Museum, Seminoe State Park, Nine Hole Golf Course and Recreational Parks.

Historic Sinclair
Visitors to Sinclair will find beautiful and imposing structures, all following the same general Spanish architectural style in several business and residential sections. Most original town sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, (Wyo. place #250).

A large unique fountain rests in the town plaza, erected in 1927 to honor Parco's founder, Frank E. Kistler. The town name was changed to Sinclair in 1943. The fountain still functions during the summer months.

On each side of the fountain rests a cannon. These cannons are Civil War vintage and for years were an essential part of oil field tank farm equipment.

Sinclair/Parco Museum
The First National Bank of Parco was open from 1924 until 1933. The interior was finished in American walnut. Parco/Sinclair National Historic Museum now occupies this site. Sinclair's Lasting Legacy project was opened in August 1990.

Relive the past of Parco/Sinclair through our memorabilia, artifacts and potpourri. The museum is open year round and is free to the public.

Seminoe State Park
Located 32 miles north of Sinclair, the park offers water-skiing, camping, hiking, rock hunting, wind surfing, and some of the best fishing in the country! The mountains surrounding the park allow for spectacular wildlife viewing.

Nine Hole Golf Course
Just six miles north of Sinclair, is the public golf course which is tucked away along the North Platte River. It is a nine hole course that offers some of the most panoramic views in the state. Open from mid April through mid October, you can enjoy golf and dining at its best seven days a week. A public picnic area is available next to the course.

Recreational Parks
On your way to or from Seminoe State Park, stop in one of the two town parks for a picnic and some recreational fun. The parks offer pavilions, tables, and grills for those wanting to picnic. There are horseshoe pits, volleyball and tennis courts, a skating rink, a baseball diamond and children's playgrounds for recreational use.