Mountain View
Tiny CDP at the base of Casper Mountain
Why People Move Here
Mountain View is one of the smallest CDPs in the Casper metro, with roughly 39–96 residents occupying about 58 housing units across 3.8 square miles at the base of Casper Mountain. The CDP sits where the terrain begins to rise from the Casper valley floor toward the 8,130-foot summit, placing Rotary Park, Garden Creek Falls, and the foot of WY-251 (Casper Mountain Road) within easy reach. Downtown Casper is a 12-minute drive north. Data is extremely limited for a CDP of this size.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Commute Times
School Districts
Natrona County School District #1
B- District-wide enrollment ~12,799 students, 14:1 student-teacher ratio
- Kelly Walsh High School (Niche B+) and Natrona County High School (Niche B)
FAQ — Mountain View
How far is Mountain View from downtown Casper?
Approximately 6 miles south, a 12-minute drive via S Poplar Street. Wyoming Medical Center is about 10 minutes away. Mountain View sits at the base of Casper Mountain where the terrain rises toward the 8,130-foot summit.
What outdoor recreation is near Mountain View?
Rotary Park and Garden Creek Falls are adjacent to the CDP, with the 5-mile Bridle Trail loop gaining 1,200 feet for views of the waterfall and Casper valley. Casper Mountain Trails (~10 miles of singletrack) and Hogadon Basin Ski Area (28 trails, 60 groomed acres) are accessible via WY-251, about 15 minutes up the mountain.
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