In the mountain region of the western United States lays Wyoming. It has the lowest population and is 10th largest by area among the states of the U.S. It holds the second rank among states with the lowest population density. South Dakota and Nebraska in the East, Colorado in the South, Montana in the North, Idaho in the west and Utah in the south-west from the borders of Wyoming. The most populous city in the state is Cheyenne, which is also its capital.
One-third of the state in the eastern region has high elevation Prairie known as High Plains, while mountain ranges and rangeland of the Rocky Mountains make up two-thirds of the state in the western part. It has continental and semi-arid climate with extremities of temperature. The state is also drier and windier than the rest of the U.S. The U.S. government owns almost half of the land in Wyoming which includes – two national parks, two recreational areas, two national monuments, historic sites, several national forests, fish hatcheries and wildlife refuges. Tourist attractions include wilderness recreation area, diverse animal species, gushing geysers like the Old Faithful, forested trails, backcountry skiing, etc.
- Colter Bay Campground (Grand Teton National Park)
The Grand Teton National Park is home to the iconic Teton Range and other famous peaks in America. The park offers a series of recreational activities such as hardcore mountaineering, backcountry climbing, hiking through the Lupine Meadows Trail, trout fishing in the Snake River or a trip to Jackson Hole. The Colter Bay Campground is on the shores of Jackson Lake. It is a shady and rustic site and allows RV and tent campers to reserve spots for their visit. The place also has a visitor’s center, grocery store and other facilities that people may require.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wind sports · OHV · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Whitewater paddling · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly |
Location Details:
100 Colter Bay Campground Road, Colter Bay Campground, Moran, WY 83013, United States
Phone: +1 307-543-3100
- Lewis Lake Campground (Yellowstone National Park)
The Yellow Stone National Park is the oldest National Park in the World, and it is among the last standing natural ecosystems. The place is well known for comprising of about 300 hydrothermal geysers, megafauna that includes the largest herd of bison in America and an exclusive pack of wolves. Backpackers can go for backcountry trips or hike through the wild grasslands and lodgepole forest that offers a breathtaking view of mountains and canyons. The heritage site also gives visitors a chance to view the Old Faithful, the first geyser in the park to receive a name. Paddling, canoeing, and kayaking on the Shoshone Lake have added benefits of the Lewis Lake campground.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wind sports · Snow sports · Swimming · Whitewater paddling · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Potable water is available |
Location Details:
S Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Phone: +1 307-344-7381
- Vedauwoo Campground (Medicine Bow National Forest)
The Medicine Bow National Forest extends from Northern Colorado to Central Wyoming. It consists of a total area of 2.9 million acre forest including the Thunder Basin Grasslands, several mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and terrain. During the winter the place offers snow sports along with other exciting recreational activities. The Vedauwoo Campground in the Medicine Bow National Park gets its name from the Vedauwoo rock formations spread across the area. Visitors can pitch their tents among the giant boulders of Sherman granite and also enjoy rock climbing.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · OHV · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
Forest Rd 720, Buford, WY 82052, USA
Phone: +1 307-745-2300
- Pinnacles Campground (Shoshone National Forest)
Pinnacles campground is located in the Shoshone National Forest, which borders Yellowstone National Park. It gives visitors access to the Wind River, Beartooth Ranges and Brooks Lake It also offers beautiful rock formations that can capture the imagination of visitors. It provides a total of 22 public sites that provide tent, vehicle and RV accommodation. Along with several outdoor recreational activities, the place also promises a memorable sightseeing experience.
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| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wind sports · OHV · Climbing · Snow sports · Whitewater paddling · Wildlife watching |
· Toilets
· Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Picnic table · Potable water is available |
Location Details:
Brooks Lake Rd, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
Phone: +1 877-444-6777
- North Fork Campground (Buffalo Bill State Park)
The Buffalo Bill State Park is among the best camping areas in Cody Wyoming. Located on the banks of the Shoshone River, it has a magnificent view of the Absaroka range. The reservoir at its center offers many recreational water activities, especially fishing, with three types of wild trout found only in that area. The North Fork Campground in Buffalo Bill State Park is set against the Little Laramie River. It offers trailheads and excellent river access points.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wind sports · Swimming · Whitewater paddling · Wildlife watching |
· Toilets
· Showers · Picnic table · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly |
Location Details:
4192 N Fork Hwy, Cody, WY 82414, USA
Phone: (307) 587-9227
- Reunion Flat Campground (Targhee National Forest)
Reunion Flat Campground is a part of Targhee National Forest which offers volcanic cliffs, waterfalls, clear pools and competitive trout fishing. The Big Spring and Palisades reservoir provide 70 miles of shoreline for sunbathing and day hiking. Hikers can access both, the trails of the Alaska Basin as well as the trails in the Grand Teton National Park in southern Wyoming. The Flat Reunion campground is in the middle of the Teton Canyon close to the Teton Range and Jedediah Smith Wilderness. Visitors have a chance to see wildflowers, pine, spruce and aspen trees as well as moose and deer.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · OHV · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
Teton Canyon Rd, Alta, WY 83414, USA
Phone: 208-483-2434
- Reuter Campground (Black Hills National Forest)
The Black Hills National Forest comprises of grasslands, canyons, streams and rock formations. It also consists of the Reuter Campground which offers a scenic view of Wyoming and South Dakota from the nearby Warren Peak Lookout Table. During spring the Carson Draw Trails and the Sundance trails are most suitable for hikers, horseback riding in summer, autumn biking, while winter brings in the opportunity of cross-country skiing. This park that remains open throughout the year also offers uncommon wildlife like the peregrine falcon and bighorn sheep.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · OHV · Snowsport · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Potable water is available |
Location Details:
Sundance, WY 82729, USA
Phone: +1 605-673-9200
- Whiskey Grove Campground (Bridger National Park)
The Bridger National Forest spreads across an area of 3.4 million acre which includes the Whiskey Grove Campground. The campground is at the banks of the Green River. It is a cozy place for nature lovers and those who enjoy water activities. Backpackers can reserve a spot out of the nine sites that the area offers, on a first come first serve basis. It provides tent, RV and vehicle accommodation for overnight campers. The place is suitable for family trips.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · OHV · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Potable water is available |
Location Details:
Cora, WY 82925, USA
Phone: 307-739-5500
- Guernsey Yurts Campground (Guernsey State Park)
Guernsey State Park in southeastern Wyoming is a relic from the past. The Register Cliff found here is a giant slab of flat stone which travelers used as a marker along the Oregon Trail. It helped to keep a record and keep other travelers on course. It offers 10 miles of hiking trails and the Guernsey reservoir surrounded by canyon-like stone walls. The Guernsey Yurt Campground is one of the few campgrounds that provide yurts to accommodate campers. Activities like fly fishing and skiing are popular in this area.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wind sports · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
· Pet-friendly
· Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water · Toilets · Picnic table |
Location Details:
2187 Lakeside Shore Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
Phone: +1 307-836-2900
- East Fork Campground (Bighorn National Forest)
East Fork Campground is located in the Bighorn National Forest which has deep wilderness, lush foothills and diverse wildlife. The campground offers open meadows that are suitable for wildlife viewing. It has a total of 11 campsites that allow RV, tent and vehicle accommodation. It provides the visitors a chance to indulge in all kinds of outdoor recreational activities while catering to their needs of necessary facilities that they may require during the trip.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · OHV · Snow sports |
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· Picnic table · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
Red Grade Rd, Buffalo, WY 82834, USA
Phone: +1 307-674-2600
- Homestead Campground (Keyhole State Park)
The Keyhole State Park is at the edge of the Black Hills and is an ideal location for those who enjoy bird watching. Many migratory, as well as resident birds, seek refuge under the Devil’s Tower in eastern Wyoming. Other wildlife attractions include deer, antelope and turkey. The Homestead Campground in Keyhole State Park offers a lake and the shade of pine trees. Fishing and swimming are other activities that are highlights of this campground. It has all the essential amenities that campers require for a fun and memorable camping trip.
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· Fishing · Hiking · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Potable water is available · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
353 Mckean Rd, From I-90 (Pine Ridge ex 165) E of town, go 9 mi N on county rd., Moorcroft WY 82721
Phone: (307) 756-3596
- Sunshine Beach Camping Area (Seminoe State Park)
The Sunshine Beach camping area is in Seminole State Park. The Seminoe Reservoir is fed by two rivers making it ideal for fishing and other water activities. Hikers can come across sheep or elk during their expeditions. The Sunshine Beach campground has a total of 30 sites and each of them has gravel pads, fire rings and tables. The site offers contrasting landscapes like sandy coves and rocky points. Two of the sites also have cement pads that are universally accessible.
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· Fishing · Hiking · Wind sports · OHV · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
County Road 351, Sinclair, WY 82334, USA
Phone: +1 307-320-3013
- Horseshoe Bend Campground (Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area)
The Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area comprises of 120,000 wild acres and camping here is free. Trout fishing and boating in Bighorn Lake and the wildlife surrounding the area is reason enough for campers to make a trip to this place. The Horseshoe Bend Campground has red sandstone cliffs and a refreshing lake with sagebrush and juniper trees. The view of the Sykes Mountains and the variety of recreational activities make this campground a popular location.
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· Boating · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Wildlife watching |
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· Picnic table · RV hookup · RV sanitation · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
Unnamed Rd, Lovell, WY 82431, USA
Phone: +1 406-666-2412
- Lower Wind River Campground (Boysen State Park)
The Lower Wind Campground is at the old Boysen Dam. Boysen State Park is the closest thing to an oasis as land surrounds the water body. The Boysen Reservoir is an artificial lake that expands up to 19000 acres. It offers interesting rock formations and colorful badlands. Boating, water skiing and cruising to the northwest end of the lake are some of the activities that attract tourists to this location. The abundance of rainbow trout, walleye and perch make it suitable for anglers.
Best time to visit:
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| · Boating
· Fishing · Hiking · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
· Toilets
· Picnic table · Pet-friendly · Potable water is available · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
Boysen Route, Shoshoni, WY 82649, USA
Phone: (307) 876-2796
- Happy Jack Campground (Curt Gowdy State Park)
Happy Jack Campground is in the Curt Gowdy State Park that offers the trails on the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. It allows hiking and mountain biking along with several water-centric recreational activities. The state park is conveniently accessible and those who enjoy fishing can try to reel in rainbow trout and kokanee salmon that are found in abundance here.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Wildlife watching |
· Toilets
· Picnic table · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly |
Location Details:
5735-, 5849 Happy Jack Trail, Laramie, WY 82070, United States
Phone: (307) 632-7946
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