Smith Mansion
A crooked, multi-storey log 'castle' in Wapiti Valley, built single-handedly by its owner over nearly two decades. It is a popular photo stop for road-trippers.
This log house was started in 1973 by local engineer Lee Smith, who built it alone from logs left behind by nearby wildfires. He kept adding to it, creating an irregular multi-storey tower with balconies and outside staircases. In 1992, he fell to his death while working on the roof, and construction stopped. Today it is maintained by his family and is private property. Visitors can only park by the road to look and take photos, and the interior is occasionally open for tours. It is located about 35 km west of Cody on the scenic byway, not far from the western end of Buffalo Bill Reservoir.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable from the roadside at all times
Nearby sights
- Wapiti Valley (Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway)
- Dead Indian Pass Overlook
- Buffalo Bill Dam
- Cody Nite Rodeo
- Old Trail Town
- Shoshone River Rafting
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Irma Hotel