Bondurant, Wyoming
Page Summary: Bondurant is a rural ranching community nestled in the scenic Hoback River Valley at the abse of the Gros Ventre Mtns, WY.
Bondurant, Wyoming
The small community of Bondurant, population 150, is nestled in the scenic Hoback River valley at the base of the Gros Ventre mountains. This tiny community is named for B.F Bondurant who established his ranch in the Hoback Canyon in 1900 and later built a store and post office. Bondurant is now primarily a ranching and retirement community located in the mountains south of Jackson Hole on US Hwy 191. This rural ranching community is somewhat spread out, with the post office located several miles from the town proper. Many of the residents are seasonal, coming in the spring and preferring to leave before winter for warmer areas to avoid dealing with the heavy snowfalls. One of the big events of this community is the Annual Bondurant BBQ which is held the last Sunday in June at the St. Hubert the Hunter Church, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. This popular community gathering attracts local residents and visitors to socialize and dine on the two whole beefs barbecued in an open pit, donated by local ranchers. Services in the town include a post office, church, elementary school, convenience store, and gas station, however these buildings are located several miles apart. Bondurant is an support town for those venturing into the Gros Ventre Wilderness Area and passing through on their way to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, and Granite Creek Hot Springs. There are many activities to enjoy in Bondurant including fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and horseback riding. Deer, moose, elk, antelope, grizzly bears and black bear live in the nearby mountains.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 155 people, 75 households, and 45 families residing in the area.
