Auburn, Wyoming, situated in Star Valley at approximately 5,650 feet elevation, experiences cool mountain evenings even during summer months. The camping areas near Auburn sit at the intersection of the Salt River Range and the Wyoming Range, creating distinctive camping opportunities with varied terrain and wildlife viewing potential. Most campgrounds report seasonal closures during winter due to snowfall.
What to do
Hiking access: Alpine Valley RV Resort positions visitors near mountain trails. "We drove to Jackson & Grand Teton National Park... even right at the park there is plenty to explore including short walks and a resident herd of horses," noted one reviewer about nearby experiences.
Fishing opportunities: Greys River Cove RV Park provides direct river access. "Just a 5 minute walk and you can fish right off the bank," reports a visitor. The park's location at the confluence of the Snake and Greys Rivers creates prime fishing conditions.
Wildlife viewing: Areas around Alpine offer antelope sightings. "There is a resident heard of horses (not to mention more antelope than you've ever seen)," says one camper about the region's abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
What campers like
Modern facilities: Wolf Den RV Park earns praise for cleanliness. "Meticulously cared for family owned and run campground with log cabins. Nice wide sites, most pull through, clean showers and laundry room," states one reviewer who appreciated the well-maintained grounds.
Connectivity: Many Auburn-area RV parks feature better-than-expected internet options. "They have great water pressure and very good WIFI," notes one camper about infrastructure at newer facilities. Another mentions, "AT&T coverage was good, ranging from 2-3 Bars of LTE with service up to 8.5 MB/s."
Bathroom facilities: Flat Creek RV Park and Cabins offers clean facilities. "Clean bathrooms and showers. Full hook ups," reports one visitor who found the amenities suitable for overnight stays.
What you should know
Price variations: RV parks Auburn, Wyoming show significant price differences. Rates in Jackson Hole are substantially higher, with one camper noting, "It is the most expensive campground that we been. $108! Not full hookups!" Lower-cost options exist in towns like Thayne and Alpine.
Construction status: Some newer facilities may have ongoing development. "This is a new CG and is still under construction, as they have been delayed due to concrete shortages and many of the sites have uneven surfaces around the parking pad, so be careful," warned one visitor about expansion projects at newer campgrounds.
Road noise considerations: Warren Bridge Campground has traffic factors. "Only reason for 4 stars is the total lack of shade and site is exposed to wind and the hwy noise from Hwy 191," notes a reviewer about roadside sites.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Some campgrounds have dedicated children's areas but consider noise levels. "If you're near the playground the kids are having fun and it gets loud," mentions one camper about the tradeoff between convenience and noise.
Budget alternatives: For families watching costs, BLM campgrounds offer affordable options. "Small BLM CG along Green River. 16 sites all pull thru, 21 miles outside of Pinedale WY on main hwy #191. Water spigots around, vault toilets, garbage can at each site, camp host onsite. Only $10/$5 nite senior."
Grocery access: Alpine Valley RV Resort provides convenient food shopping. "There is a nice, new, large grocery store right next door," states a reviewer about the practical amenity for family meal preparation.
Tips from RVers
Water pressure management: Several RV parks report high pressure systems. "So glad we already had a water regulator. We were told as we were checking in that we definitely needed one due to pressure being 90psi," advises an RVer about protecting equipment.
Dump station options: Multiple facilities offer disposal services. "The dump station is a nice addition - for overall price of $10 I rate this campground 5/5," notes a reviewer about the convenient feature for self-contained units.
Level sites: Daniel Junction provides practical overnight parking. "Electric and water hook ups look new," reports a traveler, though they caution it's basically "a gravel parking lot" suitable primarily for pass-through camping rather than destination stays.
