Managed by the Town of Lander, Lander City Park divides its free camping into two distinct zones: a flat gravel area accommodating RVs and trailers up to 45 feet, and an adjacent grassy lawn set back near the Popo Agie River where tent campers spread out under a scattering of trees. The setup is straightforward. Flush toilets sit nearby in the parking area, picnic tables are distributed across both zones, and a dump station is available on site. Cell coverage is generally reliable, though at least one visitor noted only 3 bars of 3G on AT&T.
The river running alongside the camping area is a consistent presence in reviews. Susan B. describes the "cascading river next to the camper area" as providing steady white noise through the night. Tent campers should note that park sprinklers run in the evening and again early in the morning, which keeps the grass lush but can catch an unprepared camper off guard. The gravel RV area avoids that issue entirely. Boyd T. notes it's a "dark and quiet area" that "doesn't feel like a parking lot," which holds up given the tree cover and river vegetation along the banks.
The park itself has horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a large playground, and a stage area. Showers are available at the Recreation Center in town for a small fee. Downtown Lander, with restaurants and resupply options, is within easy walking distance. Campers exploring places to camp near Lander will find that this city park sits at the center of a region with access to Sinks Canyon and the Shoshone National Forest just outside town. Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground is less than a mile east for those needing hookups.
The stay limit is three nights at no charge, with a donation box on site for those inclined to contribute. This stop works well for self-contained travelers moving through Wyoming who need a clean, no-cost overnight without sacrificing proximity to town.
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Map & DirectionsLander City Park is located in Wyoming near Lander
Address
405 Fremont Street
Lander, WY 82520
Coordinates
42.82300044 N
108.73700067 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 29 usersLast on 8/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 41 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 29 usersLast on 8/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 41 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 11 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 49 min from Logan, UT
- 4 hrs 28 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 44 min from Pocatello, ID



































