Powder River, Wyoming (Zip Code 82648) is an unincorporated community in the northeastern corner of the state. It has a population of 0 and its population density is 0 people per square mile. The closest incorporated city to Powder River is Gillette, located about 30 miles to the southwest.
The area around Powder River offers numerous year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing on nearby Tongue River, camping at nearby Keyhole State Park, and mountain biking along the scenic trails winding through the rolling hills of nearby Thunder Basin National Grassland. For those seeking more urban entertainment, Gillette offers several sports complexes, golf courses, bowling alleys, movie theaters and shopping centers.
In terms of local businesses in Powder River itself, there are several small convenience stores as well as a few oilfield companies that operate in the area. There are also organizations such as churches and civic clubs present in the community. Finally, sporting events taking place in Powder River include rodeos at local arenas during summer months and high school football games throughout autumn.