Cabin camping near Evansville, Wyoming provides visitors with shelter options in an area where summer temperatures often exceed 90°F and winter lows can drop well below freezing. Located along the North Platte River at approximately 5,100 feet elevation, the region features sagebrush plains and cottonwood trees near waterways. Winter cabin rentals remain available at select locations when tent camping becomes impractical due to weather conditions.
What to do
Fishing access from cabin sites: Riverside cabin options at River's Edge RV and Cabin Resort provide direct North Platte River access. "We have stayed here twice both times we have loved it. Its clean. By a beautiful river," notes camper Nichole D. The proximity to water makes fishing convenient from riverside accommodations.
Indoor swimming during cabin stays: Winter cabin guests at Casper KOA can use the heated indoor pool regardless of outside temperatures. "This KOA campground has level sites, but everything is gravel outside of the playground... The pros of this campground include an INDOOR pool, which was heated and felt great," reports visitor Kari T. The heated pool offers year-round recreation even during cold months.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Cabin accommodations provide shelter while watching for local wildlife like pronghorn. "We enjoyed this spot tremendously. Overlooking the whole city of Casper in Barr nunn, WY. We had antelope visiting every night. Really neat place to stay," shares Kimberly N. about their cabin experience.
What campers like
River proximity for tent-cabin options: Some properties offer riverside cabin accommodations with more natural settings. "We camped in a tent. The owners had created new tent sites that were directly on the North Platte River. These tent sites, and the staff friendliness are earning the 3 stars. There were trees for shade and a nice breeze coming over the water," explains Celina M. about River's Edge.
Morning coffee amenities: Some cabin sites include coffee service or nearby options. "In the shop I was impressed that they supported local business. There's also free internet and computer to use as well as a free coffee bar in the shop," reports Shannon G. about Douglas KOA. Another visitor noted, "It also has a cute walk-up coffee shop which we unfortunately didn't get to take advantage of."
Year-round availability: Several cabin properties maintain winter availability when other camping options close. "This KOA is a larger one and more so like a parking lot then anything else. The staff were awesome! Very friendly and informative," writes Shelly S., adding that "A few days before I arrived in early September it had already snowed and the temperature had dropped into the 20's."
What you should know
Water quality varies: Cabin guests should consider bringing drinking water. "The water tastes a bit funny even after our filter system. We stayed twice, coming and going so not a horrible place but also not a destination campground," advises Mary about Douglas KOA. Water filtration systems may be useful at some locations.
Train noise at some locations: Light sleepers should consider cabin locations carefully. "The only cons was it is close to the train which was a noisy when it came by, but didn't prevent us from sleeping," mentions Megan B. about River's Edge cabins. Highway noise can also affect some properties.
Bathroom closure schedules: At some facilities, shared bathroom facilities have maintenance closure periods. "Check out at 11 and they close bathrooms 10 to 12, not smart since u have tent sites and they need a bathroom," notes Nadiya S., which affects guests without in-cabin facilities during those hours.
Tips for camping with families
Mini-golf activities: Families staying in cabins can enjoy on-site entertainment options. "They have a mini-golf area that is due for renovation later this summer, so it is currently offered at no charge. It was fun enough for our 10- and 6-year-olds," shares Kari T. about Casper KOA activities for children. Many KOA properties maintain family-friendly recreation.
Playground access: Several cabin locations include play areas for children. "The playground is small but nice, and the bathrooms are well-kept," notes one Casper KOA visitor. Another camper at La Prele Guard Station mentioned, "Camp consists of a few buildings and a very spacious groomed area. It's fenced off by a simple log fence."
Cabin pet policies: Families traveling with pets should verify property rules before booking. Some cabins permit pets while others have restrictions. "There are ample amount of RV and tent sites. They offer cable and WiFi," mentions Shannon G., but pet policies vary significantly between properties and specific cabin types.
Tips from RVers
Parking configurations: Cabin guests with vehicles should confirm parking arrangements. "Although it was affordable for our 25 foot 5er, we barely fit in our assigned spot length wise. We parked the truck beside the camper which took up most of the outdoor space," warns Mary about their Douglas KOA experience. Some cabin sites have limited parking directly adjacent to units.
Connectivity considerations: Working remotely from cabins may be challenging at some properties. "The WIFI, I'm sorry to say, sucks and is not private. I've noticed in my travels though that NONE of the KOA's have very good WIFI," reports Shelly S. Another visitor noted, "We were frustrated with the WiFi as it was very spotty."
Group booking options: Larger family groups can reserve entire cabin compounds. Art S. reports about La Prele Guard Station: "Reservations are needed and for $80 per night you get the whole place. The drive is pretty stunning and you find yourself in the middle of the Medicine Bow National Forest." This provides more privacy for family gatherings.
