Best Tent Camping near Douglas, WY

Recent Tent Reviews in Douglas

190 Reviews of 4 Douglas Campgrounds

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  brett W.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 24, 2024

  Memory Bridge Campground

  Quiet, riverfront property with plenty of room to stretch out.

  The campground is large and open. It's arranged so that there are limited wet/energized spots, with the rest of the ground catering to tents and dry camping. In the center of the property, there is a "community" kitchen. There's also a laundry room with a heated shower for campers to use. The site has hammocks, horseshoes, Cornhole and plenty of space to fish and relax. 

  Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

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  Rachel N.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 24, 2024

  Memory Bridge Campground

  Great place for family time!

  Memory Bridge has a little bit of everything! My family of 5 loved everything it had to offer! We floated the river and docked right at the site, the kids loved the relaxing hammock park(at night there is twinkling lights in the trees), bonfires, community “kitchen” , there was a band during 4th of July! We’ll be going back!

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 20, 2024

  Esterbrook Campground — Medicine Bow Routt NFS & Thunder Basin Ng

  Well Maintained Primitive National Forest Campground

  Camped at site #6 for a few nights in early September 2024. Site #6 was set back from campground road. Level. Perfect site for campervan. Wooded. Dirt/gravel driveway and picnic area. Picnic table, grill, metal fire ring. Large "backyards" behind sites. Short walk to one of 2 single vault toilets. Campground has a hand water pump. Sites are well separated, providing a some privacy. Access to Sunset Hill hiking trail. Campground road is gravel and ends in a loop. Campground is very quiet and peaceful. Only a few other campers here during our stay. Did receive T-Mobile data service. The road approaching the campground from the east is a little rough in places. Wonderful campground; would stay here again.

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  CarrieIsWhere? P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Sandy Beach Dune and Willow — Glendo State Park

  Sandy, Antsy!

  We stayed overnight. When we got to the campsite on the beach we were so excited! Walked out to out our stuff down, and looking at the ground it was OVERRUN with giant ants! It looked like it was an apocalypse film with the critters. We moved our tent far away from the tree they were on and were able to set up shop. The facilities were okay, the lake was beautiful! Definitely recommend not camping straight on the beach unless you don’t mind ants and buggy critters.

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  Kevin R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Reno Cove — Glendo State Park

  Clean and beautiful park

  The park was a great place to stay. Our spot was clean and level with electric. It was a convenient bike ride to the water. A vault was at the entrance of our particular site that was clean, well stocked and had a night light inside and out. The dump station is near the park HQ, as is potable water to fill your camper. There is no water at any of the sites.

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  Mary H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2024

  Casper KOA

  Great park

  Stayed 2 nights. Sites for all sizes of rigs. Parks clean and well maintained. Laundry facilities very clean. Staff friendly and helpful

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  Lisa M.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 6, 2024

  Two Moon — Glendo State Park

  In the pines

  Spent two nights here. Some of the camp spots had electric, but the ones that were in where the trees were were all dry camping. Lots of great hiking trails though. High above the lake so no lake access here but boat ramp was maybe a mile down the road. Paid $94 for two nights which was for out of state visitor included electric and car permit. Had a fun looking playground for the kiddos.

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  Scott S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Guernsey State Park Campground

  Well Spaced Sites

  No need to print receipt as the email says but if you don’t print it, call ahead. Also if you plan to use the lake, call ahead. It is drained once per year, usually in July. It’s only empty for about a week to ten days. We stayed at Sandy Point. Close to the lake, provided there is one. Also close to the train tracks. I like trains so it wasn’t an issue. Also they are going slow and are pretty quiet for freight trains. This is a great place to base to see numerous historical sites.

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  Jim W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Douglas KOA

  Lovely Vista from our campsite; friendly staff

  We arrived on July 4 for an overnight stay.  Great staff, we were taken to our site by a staff member and assured that if thee was anything we didn't like, we could change.  It was quiet, even for a holiday, and the fireworks were a couple miles away, so we could see them but not hear them.  A plus for our super anxious pup who doesn't like thunder or fireworks!

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  carla R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2024

  Ayres Natural Bridge Park

  Stunning park

  There are 8 spots. We chose 1. 2/3 have a light on a pole close. 4-8 all super spots. It’s like a private resort once the gates close at 8. There is a playground, horseshoes, volleyball court, shelter with electricity, creek, drinking water spigot, nice outhouse potty. We saw rattlesnakes which was a plus for me. Caretakers are lovely. We rode our motorcycles here no problem. This is the most beautiful park I’ve ever stayed in . Stunning red rock cliffs and creek under a natural bridge. OH fairys too, and lots of bunnies. Oscar the Grouch trash cans. Clean, adorable, breathtaking camp.

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  James P.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 12, 2024

  Prairie View Campground

  Not the worst I’ve stayed at…

  Able to pick own site. All pull through sites. Sites are close together. Electrical box and water connection appears to be relatively new. No frills.

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  Rich J.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 4, 2024

  Casper KOA

  Good

  Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms and showers. Indoor swimming pool and put put golf. Sites are level gravel and about half are shaded.

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  Mark M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  Riverside Park

  Great Location

  Beautiful tree lined park in the center of town. Borders the North Platte River and a main city street. Traffic noise? Yes. But it wasn’t bothersome. Local folks driving through to see what’s going on and who’s visiting? Yes! And why wouldn’t they? Clean restrooms and showers? Yes! Picnic tables…Grills…Green grass…Beautiful trees…Water? Yes! And free for up to 2 nights! Douglas is a great community and there is a ton to see and do nearby.

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  Joseph V.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Guernsey State Park Campground

  Group Camping Trip

  It was a weekend trip with a few of our friends. 6 Adults and 5 children. Three Rvs ranging from 16 ft to 35 ft. We got the group camping sites at Fish Canyon Campground 200A+B and 203A+B. We had planned on spending most of our time at the water but didn’t do much research. This was not the campground for that. Highly recommend going to Sandy Beach or any of the cove campgrounds if you plan on swimming. Watch out for high winds.

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  Rachel S.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 18, 2024

  Ayres Natural Bridge Park

  Can’t believe this is free

  A full campground with spots, tables, trash, pit toilets, and water spigot all free. Gate is open 8am to 8pm, despite what it says online there are no reservations, just first come first serve. I called to check availability, but we were one of the only cars there a Monday night in June.

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  Lory A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2024

  BJ's Campground

  I had a great overnight stay.

  There are only a few places to stay in this town and I was relieved on how safe and clean this facility was. Very nice pull through sights and the bathrooms were extremely clean. Dog park right across the street and big rig friendly. This is a smaller place but very easy to maneuver around no matter what size. Loved the grass at each site. Well taken care of and they paid attention to details making it perfect to stay. Definitely a great place for family or Solo Traveler.

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  Thanos E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 5, 2024

  Riverside Park

  A bit noisy, but convenient

  Well, the traffic was noisy, but the bathroom was clean. There are picnic tables and little grills situated for public use which was nice, and a grocery 3 minutes away. However, there seemed to be lots of local use of the park, which wouldn’t bother me normally, except for the lack of consideration that people may be trying to sleep in their vehicles. As of my stay, camping was prohibited on the grass due to a drought, so tent camping was out. But it was free with a two-night stay maximum, and some trees even provide shade!

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  James F.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 29, 2024

  Riverside Park

  Not bad for a Free spot in Town

  Arrived and was the only camper there until after dark. Gravel parking lot with access to the river, but in a built-up part of town. Restrooms were clean, but we're apparently locked at some point at night as I couldn't access it in the morning. I think homeless folks may go there for showers, etc.

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  Shane W.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 17, 2024

  Glenrock South Recreation Complex

  Good. Free. Easy access

  Nice little campground. Some water spigots around, a couple dumpsters, a vault bathroom. It’s fairly close to I-25, but wasn’t bad from 9:30-6:00.

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  francesca

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Friend Park

  Small campground for the night

  Not the best campground we’ve ever been to, but seemed pretty quiet with only 3 other spots taken while we were there. Fairly close together if you’ve got neighbors but also some walk in sites for tents which were a little further down from the main sites. Small creek closeby on the trial about 2 mins from the campground so we were able to wash off. There was a spigot in the campground but you pump it, it came out yellow at the beginning so make sure you pump it well before using - we boiled it when it became clearer anyway just to be sure. Would not recommend getting to this campsite from the south roads/ unpaved if you have anything less than a 4WD. We nearly didn’t make it to tell the tale with our 2WD. Dirt & paved roads from the north were better but still keep in mind they’re dirt/ gravel.

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  Katie H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2023

  Larson Park Campground

  The perfect stop on our way West

  A great place for a night or two on your road trip. Gravel parking area with water and electric hoop up. $17 for electric and $34 for water and electric. The plug-in is at the front of the site, so our cord did not reach if we backed the camper (33ft) and truck all the way in. The shower house is nothing fancy but was clean (aside from all of the mosquitoes). Staff were very friendly.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  DeerHaven Campground

  Top area campground due to seclusion 👍

  Deer Haven is a rustic haven for campers, boasting 11 reservable campsites and a single restroom. It's worth noting that water and utilities aren't accessible at this campground.

  The campsites are delightfully primitive, aligning with a check-in time of 3:00 pm and a check-out time of 11:00 am. During the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, a peaceful atmosphere is maintained for a restful night's sleep. 

  What makes Deer Haven stand out for me, personally, is its remarkable seclusion. They’re sites that are nestled away from the main road, it's enveloped in a serene setting with ample tree coverage. This campground has earned its place as my favorite in the area, offering a tranquil escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Elkhorn Springs Campground

  Worth considering

  Nestled 25-30 minutes north of Casper, this campground boasts a remote and picturesque charm that sets it apart from its counterparts closer to town. If I were to weigh the options between Bear Trap Campground and Deer Haven Campground against this location, the first two would definitely clinch my preference. 

  This campground's proximity to the highway may be too close for for some. I can only imagine the potential sleep disruption for tent-dwellers as the night unfolds with the hum of traffic nearby but it’s still nothing compared to what you’d hear in town. 

  Considering the altitude, a word of advice: anticipate a slight chill in the air, particularly as the season's edges draw near. A little preparation on the clothing front can prevent any unexpected shivers from overshadowing your camping experience. So, pack accordingly if you don't want chilly surprises!

  There's an angler's paradise awaiting in nearby reservoirs– fantastic fishing opportunities. Many great outdoor activities in this area! So, all in all, while this campground might not clinch the gold medal, it's still worth considering and still may be quieter than options in Casper.

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  Sarah A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Casper KOA

  Ok for a night

  The staff is amazing. The store is adorable. The sites are spacious.

  The road noise is definitely audible.

  There’s a cool restaurant just behind the park called The Hangar. Great atmosphere and good food. This worked for us for one night, and you’ll likely see antelope on your way in.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  KOA Kampground Casper

  A suitable choice for a brief stay

  The showers were both clean and pleasantly warm. The overall decor felt a bit outdated but still satisfactory. While there was some noticeable road noise, it didn't reach unbearable levels. The lodging area is situated on a gravel lot, lacking picturesque views. However, if you're seeking a one-night stopover, it serves its purpose well. Furthermore, considering its affiliation with KOA, the pricing remains budget-friendly.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 25, 2023

  Deer Creek Village RV Park

  Next door dog park was a nice bonus

  The office building was equipped with convenient amenities, boasting well-maintained men's and women's bathroom/shower rooms, as well as a set of 4 washers and 4 dryers - all of which made my stay even more comfortable. The camper hook ups were a breeze, with flawless water, electric, and sewage connections. I especially appreciated the concrete slab next to my camper, perfect for grilling, playing bag toss, or simply relaxing in chairs.

  The location couldn't have been better - nestled right by the city park, I felt the location was perfect. Being close to Deer Creek added a touch of nature to the experience. I noticed ongoing improvements, such as the replacement of gravel sites and the addition of new cement slabs, truly showing a commitment to enhancing the RV park. The presence of shade trees was nice, and the adjacent city park, complete with a dog park, was a fantastic bonus.

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 25, 2023

  Platte River RV Park & Campground

  …At least there’s a dog park

  I liked the little dog park and river access.

  I mostly didn’t like everything else… from what I’ve been gathering, they put their long-term stays in worse sites which seems strange? RV sites are extremely small. Whoever was in charge of the website's marketing did a bang-up job, because let me tell you, the reality is a far cry from those picture-perfect images.

  This campground, is nothing more than a flat, uninspiring patch of land that will transform into a mud pit at the first sight of rain. Shade? Forget about it. You'd be luckier finding a needle in a haystack than a sliver of shade here. And good luck tracking down any staff – it's like they've perfected the art of hide and seek. The office "closed" sign is practically a permanent fixture. So, if you're in the middle of a long-term stay and something goes awry– you're pretty much on your own.