McKinnon rewards those who value big-sky horizons, elbow room, and quick access to wild country. Set in Sweetwater County, the community sits within an easy trip of both Green River and Rock Springs for shopping, dining, and major services, while keeping its own quiet pace at the southern edge of Wyoming’s high desert.
Weekends tend to revolve around water, wind, and wildlife. The cliffs and coves of Flaming Gorge are part of the Ashley National Forest and the renowned Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, offering boat launches, campgrounds, and broad beaches for family days. Anglers chase record lake trout, kokanee, and smallmouth bass with guidance from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. History and engineering fans can tour or learn about the region’s hydro legacy via the Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River. With minimal light pollution, stargazing is superb, and fall brings outstanding pronghorn and mule deer viewing across the plateau.
Families appreciate the small-school feel; students are served by Sweetwater County School District #2, including McKinnon Elementary, with older grades continuing in Green River. Healthcare, specialists, and maternity care are available at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, and permits, records, and public safety are coordinated through the county’s government services. Whether you’re buying land with panoramic views or selling a well-kept homestead, Agent Pronto can introduce you to a local real estate professional who knows McKinnon inside and out.