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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Basin
Spend 1–2 days: see the county fair (Aug), golf, and drive to Yellowstone (4 h) or Devils Tower (3 h).
Basin is the largest town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, at 3,878 ft. It offers a small‑town fair, a 9‑hole golf course, and easy road links to Yellowstone and Devils Tower, making it a brief stopover or a base for a day‑trip.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (fair and festivals)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited activities)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–90 excl. bed · Mid $100–130 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at Black Mountain Grill | $15–20 |
| Midway Golf Club green fee (with cart) | $15–22 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BIL · Billings Logan International Airport
- check
Typical fares
- Basin → Yellowstone (car rental, 4 h)
- about $80–120 for a day, fuel extra (check)
- Basin → Devils Tower (car rental, 3 h)
- about $60–90 for a day, fuel extra (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most attractions are within town; walk or short drive. For trips to Yellowstone or Devils Tower you need a car.
See and do
Known for
- Big Horn County Fair
- Midway Golf Club
- Pioneer Expo and Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone National Park | Drive west on US‑16/US‑20, about 200 mi, 4 h | ≈4 h |
| Devils Tower National Monument | Drive east on US‑16, about 160 mi, 3 h | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Lilac Motel
- 9 rooms, $40–48 per night (check), free Wi‑Fi, pets OK (check).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Mountain Time Zone; daylight‑saving observed.
- Winter weather can close roads; check conditions before driving to parks.
Winter weather can close roads; check conditions before driving to parks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Basin yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Big Horn County Fair
- Midway Golf Club
- Pioneer Expo and Festival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Town of Basin official site: www.thetownofbasin.com/
- Wikivoyage: Basin, revision 5240963 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240963
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Basin
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US 911 emergency; nearest consulates in Billings, MT.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/basin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.