For those who want to experience Gillette, but still want the creature comforts of home, consider glamping for your trip. Camping has always been a favorite form of travel for many, but Gillette, WY glamping is a new and unique way to do it. You're sure to find glamping for your Wyoming camping adventure.
The Devils Tower KOA have several options for RV Hookups including pull-thru and full hookups (up to 50 amp). Many sites are extra wide/long and feature well established shade trees. Premium sites have spectacular views of Devils Tower! For those who enjoy being closer to nature, our spacious 40 acre tent camping area allows our campers to select their own site near the Belle Fourche River. Also has cabins available.
Traveler
KIA’s are the glamping of camping. That’s why we stay at them every once in awhile. The dog park wasn’t great and the WiFi speed wasn’t anything to brag about. The bathrooms were clean and they offered evening activities. This stay really sold us on the view. It’s beautiful!
GuideGreat KOA at the edge of the park. No a/c in the cabins. Plenty of souvenirs, a nightly movie and a great view of the Wyoming hills. Price is reflective of them having the only campground around.
GuideSo far this is our best KOA experience, though I'm taking off 1 star because the mingolf experience, which looks like a great one, was closed for renovation during peak season which seems inexcusable. Great views of the tower, numerous shade options, working hookups. Our power actually had the polarity reversed, but it worked fine. The dump station had a somewhat odd placement requiring me to drive around reverse of the campsite order to get on the right side, but that seems somewhat usual apparently. Also during rain the dump site was flooded, so make sure you have good gloves! It still worked under the flood waters.
Store was interesting with some great items to pickup, ice cream, and decent food, though during the uptick of delta covid-19 in wyoming nobody was wearing masks or distancing.
2 great playgrounds for the kids!
Guide
I had a different experience than the last reviewer- Perhaps, google sent me somewhere different. I have included some pictures of the signs for directions. The road goes through the national recreation area and then special BLM area. Camping is available at both all along the way. There is a bathroom right near the front entrance of the national rec area. Lots of hunter campsites with the heavy duty winter tents that look like houses with chimneys. The ATV activity is hunting related not adventure ATVing. I went about 3 miles beyond the national park boundary into the special area. Lots of spots spaced pretty far apart... however, many are occupied. I found a nice spot about 3 miles deep. I did see some cow pies but no cows anywhere in sight. I presume they mozied to another area due to hunting commotion. Very little traffic going through where I was camping. If you are a hunter then this is great for you. Also, I saw a wolf spider on steroids. Be aware of that if you are tent camping. There are lots of different dirt roads you can take and most of them continue to provide campsites with fire rings. I enjoy hiking, trail running, and exploring. However, I didn't want to scare the deer away and interfere with the hunting which very obviously dominated the area. Camp courtesy- it's hunting season.
TravelerThis BLM location was nothing but a cow pasture. Complete with cows. And cow patties. About a half mile off the road after you navigate the deep ruts of a dirt road you'll find a tiny lot with a pit toilet. No trees, no shade. ATV trails were beyond the lot. The cows appeared to not be aggressive, but they do tend to stare you down. No blinking. Kinda creepy. I didn't stay. Don't recommend large RVs as they may get stuck in the deep ruts especially if there is recent rain. Seriously, go anywhere but here!
TravelerReally nice campground, easy to late register...will know more in the morning
RangerThe campground is awesome, beautiful view of The Devils tower, pretty good wifi. But at night.... Heavenly view of the stars with the Tower being outlined in the sky. I am most missed due to that sleep thing & Close Encounters movie every night except Sunday!
GuideOur site had a great view of the tower. Wouldda liked to watch the movie but we rolled in late. All hook up for our TT were in fine working order. Easy breezy stop with good vibes!
GuideLove this spot. Very clean, dog area, plenty of room between spots. Laundry area and Close Encounters of The Third Kind every night at 7pm. Loved the view of the tower from our spot. WiFi was good enough to work from without our boost. We ended up staying for 4 days. Took a day trip to Mt Rushmore. Not a lot of grocery places so don’t count on that. Would still go back. Beautiful area.
GuideTent site no hookups. A little expensive but a couple miles from devils tower. Cook lake offers fishing, kayaking, etc. no pets on devil tower trails.
RangerThe owners take care of this campground, you even see the sprinklers running to keep the grass nice. The food at the campground exceeded my expectations. Keep in mind though that if a bus tour comes in they shut down the kitchen for a bit. The campground is literally at the entrance to devils tower. The only downside is that the spots are not wide. They are long so they fit by 41 ft rv but we are on top of the neighbor.
RangerThe KOA is literally at the base of Devil’s Tower - you aren’t going to get a better location. What I love about this campsite is that the actual campground is awesome, too. We loved watching Close Encounters (right at the scene of the action!) in the evening (the screen could be bigger). The playground was nice and so was the free miniature golf course. It was nice to get up in the morning and go to a really reasonably priced restaurant. The actual sites were not anything fancy - level and close together. It’s a great place to start or finish your day at Devil’s Tower!
ScoutWhen I called to check availability, I was told that it was off season so it would be 50 dollars per NIGHT FHU. When I arrived, it was 91 dollars FHU. Told them what I was told, and they didn't really care. At that point I didn't have a choice.
TravelerRolled in late at night, had a perfect spot that we noticed that light which perfectly is set just outside base of devils tower nothing better than waking up to that morning and had breakfast with a gorgeous view of devils tower.
GuideGorgeous view of Devil’s Tower from your campsite. Lots of people staying in one place, but the sites are semi-spaced out. The store is cute and staff was helpful. Had outdoor movie night but the pool was closed (not sure if that is due to COVID or not). The playground was super popular with all the kids. Overall, a nicely kept campground.
GuideThis is an absolutely gorgeous location right below Devils Tower. The camp ground is beautiful. With a wonderful gift shop, restaurant , outdoor movie nights, cabins, RV and tent sites that mingle thrushes valley.
RangerIt is one of the BEST KOA’s that I have visited. It is well kept, the sites are roomy and I have a great view of Devil’s Tower.
The bathroom and showers are roomy and clean. The laundry is a bit small but all of the machines were working.
TravelerThis is our second time here and we love it. The atmosphere is great, the bathrooms are super clean. We love getting to choose our own site.
RangerThis is largest KOA we’ve visited with huge grassy areas for tons of tent camping and spacious RV sites for rigs of all sizes. Views of Devil’s Tower can be seen throughout the park especially from the outdoor theater where they play “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” every night.
TIP: don’t rely on your KOA app or online reservation system. They state “only 1 space left!” in red. I counted 8 empty sites on our row alone. Always call!!
We stayed in site #18 which had a long shaded, grassy area to spend lazy afternoons. The sites are level with a combo of gravel and dirt. There’s two bathroom/shower/laundry buildings.
Not sure what’s going on with their pools. Both are closed and one under construction. There’s still plenty to do: two playgrounds, hay rides, putt putt golf and live entertainment in the evenings. Loved our stay.
GuideThe staff bends over backwards for you and the park is really nice. Definitely one of the best KOA’s we’ve been to.
GuideWe stayed here one night and it was almost $90. That’s the most expensive campsite we’ve stayed at. I felt it wasn’t that bad because they had a pool. Turns out it was empty. According to the paperwork when we checked in, it should have been open. The mini golf wasn’t open either. At night they show a movie. I don’t think the price is worth it. I don’t think we would stay there again.
GuideVery nice KOA at the base of Devils tower national Monument. Nice grass camp site with water and electricity. Shaded in late afternoon and early morning. Great views of the Tower. Clean bathrooms, shower rooms and large laundry facility’s.
Evening outdoor showing of Close Encounters and fun to hear the tones through night air.
Entrance to the park is next to the park so you could ride bikes in or hike it in.
TravelerVery very few sites with green grass and trees. Construction was going on Most/majority of sites agave dry/dying grass and no trees It seems they invested more on the front of the business (shop, cafe area, reception) and cabin/tent area I do not recommend for RV Most of the trees are in different areas other than the rv sites
TravelerStayed at an RV site in early June, 2021. The site assigned to us was on the outer loop and directly opposite Devil's Tower. The tower was nicely framed by a pair of trees at our campsite. The entrance to national park is immediately next to this KOA.
The hosts were friendly and accommodating. No complaints with the water and electric service at our campsite. Our site (as were all the others as far as we could tell) was level.
The restrooms were clean, but like things seeing a lot of use these days needed a couple repairs but nothing major. The on-site showers were also clean and the water warm. The KOA staff watered an adjacent site through the night while we were there.
Note: site's were available on first-come basis at nearby Devil's Tower Belle Fourche campground but don't offer the amenities of the KOA.
RangerWe stayed here for just a night but this spot really won my heart. Open space, clean showers and facilities, a cute cafe and even a gift shop. But nothing beat that gorgeous view of the Tower right from the comforts of our own tent. Then hiking around Devil's Tower the rest of the day was icing on the cake. Definitely my best KOA experience, hands down.
TravelerIt’s ridiculously close to Devils Tower. Literally right outside of the park. They’ve got full amenities when they’re open. The pool and restaurant weren’t open because they were still in the process of opening and getting ready for official opening on May 11th. That being said, I didn’t pay full price because of it. Deer roam the camp ground in the morning and evening. You’re gonna have a GREAT view of Devils Tower. The staff are great and always strive to make sure you have a great time when you’re there. Definitely worth staying here.
TravelerSuper tight spots, super small pool although they are building a new one. Not much frills, typical I don't care about the extras but when paying 75 dollars I expect the sites to be a tad nicer.
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