Veterans Memorial
The Big Piney-Marbleton Veteran’s Memorial is still under construction at Plainview Cemetery. Workers with Smith and Sons Construction out of Cache Valley, Utah, have been busy laying the bricks around the base of the monument. The memorial was done by Bott Monument out of Riverton, Wyoming. A grand opening dedication ceremony is tentatively planned for Memorial Day in May, 2009. Click on this link for more photos of the Big Piney Veterans Memorial taken on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008: Big Piney-Marbleton Veterans Memorial (17 photos) Photo by Dawn Ballou.
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 Local Contact Numbers
Sublette County Fair
Green River Valley Museum
Chuckwagon Days
Local Lodging
Camping near Big Piney & Marbleton
Big Piney & Marbleton
Sublette County Ag Center
History of Big Piney 1885-1920
Big Piney Town Hall
PO Box 70
Big Piney, WY 83113
307-276-3554
E-mail: tbpiney@yahoo.com
Mayor: Phillip Smith
www.townofbigpiney.com
Marbleton Town Hall
PO Box 4160
Marbleton, WY 83113
307-276-3815
E-mail: marbletontown@hotmail.com
Mayor: Jim Robinson
Big Piney Ranger District
Bridger-Teton National Forest
315 South Front Street
P.O. Box 218
Big Piney, WY, 83113
307-276-3375 or 276-5800/5200
Fax: 307-739-5235/276-5835
www.fs.fed.us/btnf/
Sublette County Courthouse
21 S Tyler, Pinedale, WY 82941
Big Piney Direct Line 307-276-3827
Marbleton Annex 307-276-3735
Pinedale Information: 307-367-7722
Sublette County Sheriff's Department
PO Box 701
Pinedale, WY 82941
Marbleton: 307-276-5448
Pinedale: 307-367-4378
Big Piney Post Office
401 Budd Avenue
307-276-3772
1-800-275-8777
Sublette County School District #9
Superintendent's Office: 307-276-3322
Big Piney High School: 307-276-3324
Big Piney Middle School: 307-276-3315
Big Piney Elementary School: 307-276-3313
Big Piney Pool: 307-276-9966
Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Citizen Center
111 Rakestraw Ave. Marbleton, WY
P.O. Box 33
Big Piney, WY 83113
Phone: (307) 276-3249
Fax (307) 276-3249
E-mail: southwest001@centurytel.net
Open 8:00am to 4:00pm
Lunch at 12:00 noon Tue. Wed. Thurs. (starting July 1, 2008)
Joan Mitchell / Director
More Area Information:
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce (Pinedale)
307-367-2242 or 1-888-285-7282
BigPiney.com (Pinedale Online!)
307-276-5699 or 307-360-7689 (days, evenings, weekends ok)
July - August
The Sublette County Fair is packed with entertainment and fun. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
One of the many highlights is the Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo. The audience holds their breath as these young cowboys and cowgirls try their hand at bronc riding. The evening ends with the youngest contestants competing in the stick horse barrel race. The greased pig contest is another favorite, the crowd roars with laughter watching the wave a kids overtaking the slimy critters.
Spend some time viewing the livestock shows and watch the participants as they receive their awards for a job well done. Enjoy the wonderful food which some how tastes more delicious in the atmosphere of the fair festivities. Finish the night off at the rodeos with many local cowboys and cowgirls participating in the fast paced events. Visit the Sublette County Fair web page to enjoy pictures from previous years fairs.
For more information visit - www.sublette.com/countyfair.
Related Links:
Sublette County Fair 2005
Little Buckaroo Rodeo 2005
Pig Wrestling 2005
2005 C4-A Rodeo
Open June 3 through October 15
The Green River Valley Museum is located on the main street in Big Piney. Artifacts from prehistoric Indians, pioneers, homesteaders and other various groups that have settled this area are on display at the museum. Many of the items displayed at the museum were donated by local families. 'Hard Hats and Stetsons' is the annual fundraiser for the museum. The name of the fundraiser itself reflects how important the cattle and oil industry have been for this valley.
The museum will open on Tuesday, June 3rd this year. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. Admission is by donation. For special tours, call museum director Carrie Anderson at 307-276-3637.
For more information visit www.grvm.com
July 4th Weekend
Chuckwagon Days takes place each year over the 4th of July weekend in Big Piney. There is a Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo, a parade down Big Piney's main street followed by a free BBQ at the Sublette County Fairgrounds, an afternoon rodeo, street dance and late evening fireworks (on the 4th).
The "Chuckwagon Chug" a 5k and 10k Walk/Run, will be held on July 4th, before the Big Piney Parade. Start/Finish is at the Big Piney High School parking lot. There will be prizes for top finishers and gift bags for all contestants.
More information about Chuckwagon Days can be found here: Chuckwagon Days
If you are looking for local lodging and places to stay in the Big Piney-Marbleton areas, be sure to check the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce website under lodging. Big Piney and Marbleton are located about 35 miles south of Pinedale, so look under motels, RV parks and campgrounds specific to our towns. www.sublettechamber.com
The closest campgrounds are located on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. They offer two developed campgrounds and many opportunities for dispersed camping in the Wyoming Range west of Big Piney and Marbleton. The forest boundary is approximately 20 miles from local businesses and town services. For detailed information, contact the district office at 307-276-3375.
Sacajewea Campground Located 25 miles west of Big Piney. This campground has 26 sites, basic amenities, and is open June 15th through September 30th. The camping fee is $7.00 per site, per night. This campground has running water, an on-site host, and is well maintained. No electricity, showers or phone.
Middle Piney Lake Campground This is a primitive campground located further down the road from the Sacajewea Campground. This camp area is next to Middle Piney Lake and has 5 tent sites, tables and pit toilets. NO running water, electricity, showers or phone service. NO fees. Because of the narrow winding road to this campground, it is not recommended to take trailers to the lake site.
Forest Service Cabins Big Piney Ranger District offers two Forest Service work centers for rent for overnight stays. One is located at Snider Basin and the other in the Hoback. Contact the Big Piney office for more information on availability and fees.
NOTICE ABOUT BEARS: These campgrounds are in bear country. Both black bears and grizzly bears inhabit the Wyoming mountain range. Visitors are strongly encouraged to practice clean camping techniques and store attractants in a manner that makes them unavailable to bears. Bear-proof canisters are available for rent from the Big Piney Ranger District office. Bear-proof dumpsters are located at various locations at campgrounds and recreation areas on National Forest land.
Dispersed Camping:
There are practically unlimited opportunities for dispersed camping on the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Big Piney/Marbleton. The forest boundary is approximately 20 miles from town. Stay limit is 16 days in any one location. Campers should either bring their own water or boil water obtained from sources in the outdoors to avoid getting sick from organisms that live in lakes and streams. Do not drink untreated surface water. Dispersed camping is available along the Piney, Cottonwood and LaBarge Creek drainages.
Camping on BLM land
There are no developed campgrounds on BLM land near Big Piney or Marbleton, however there are many places for dispersed camping for those who are prepared to bring their own drinking water and camp without developed facilities. For more information, contact the Pinedale Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management in Pinedale.
Private RV Campgrounds
There are several private businesses that offer RV campsites for overnight and extended stays. Most have power, water and sewer hookups. Click here to our sister website, Pinedale Online, for info about private RV campgrounds and services.
Related Links:
Bridger-Teton National Forest/Big Piney Ranger District
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
Big Piney, Wyoming, "Ice Box of the Nation"
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Ice Box of the Nation
Big Piney is the oldest settlement in Sublette County, Wyoming and was named by Dan B. Budd for the Piney Creeks. In 1879, Daniel B. Budd and his partner Hugh McKay brought a thousand head of cattle from Nevada hoping to ship them at Point of Rocks, but winter caught up to them here in the Green River Valley. The following year Dan Budd moved his family here and that is how the settlement of this town began. Big Piney was called "Ice Box of the Nation" when it was officially made a weather station in 1930. Big Piney had the coldest year round average temperature of any place nationally.
It's a curiosity, considering most Wyoming towns are few and far between, that Big Piney and Marbleton would only be a mile apart. They have separate post offices and town governments. Big Piney was incorporated on July 5, 1913. In the early days there was a lot of drainage problems with the site on which Big Piney was built. So Charles Budd, eldest son to Dan B Budd had hope to build the town up on the bench to alleviate this problem. Charles did establish Marbleton on the bench, in late 1913, but it never replaced Big Piney. Any attempts to combine the two towns has been unsuccessful. The truth is people here kinda' like it that way. Both towns cooperate with each other, they have a common school. The citizens of these two towns take a lot of pride in the growth of their little metropolis over the past years and think the founders would be proud too. Both communities have thrived in the last several decades because of the oil and gas industry. In the 1980's Marbleton recieved it's own post office, because of the number of people moving to the area.
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The Sublette County Ag Center is an indoor arena used by county residents for 4-H programs, ropings, youth rodeo, barrel racing, horse shows and much more. It is located at the Fairgrounds, north of Big Piney and Marbleton on Hwy 189.
For more information visit www.sublette.com/agcenter.
This is a Pictoral History of Big Piney of the Town of Big Piney from 1885 - 1920. This project was sponsored by the Green River Valley Museum. There are photos and histories of some of the first settlers in Big Piney. There are photos of Dan and Josephine Budd's original homestead.
Other Area History - http://www.sublette.com/history
To contribute information to this community website,
please e-mail: info@bigpiney.com
or info@marbleton.com.
Phone: 307-276-5699 • Fax: 307-276-5414
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November 29: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
November, 2008
Scheduled completion date for the construction of the new Marbleton/Big Piney Medical Clinic. Updates will be posted as them come available.
December 3-17: Mixed Media annual Art Show & Sale
Show moves from Pinedale to Big Piney. Items for show and for sale. Artwork makes great holiday gifts by local artists!
December 4: Cookie Exchange and ornament making event
At the Big Piney Public Library, 7:00pm. If you would like to participate, please bring 2 dozen cookies. Drinks will be provided as well as the materials needed to make a driftwood Santa ornament. Sample ornaments are on display at the library. Please join us for a night of fun!
December 6: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
December 20: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
January 24: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
February 14: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
February 28: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
March 14: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
March 28: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots
In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski Area at 307-367-6606.
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