Glendo State Park offers camping spots near Glendo, Wyoming along the North Platte River at an elevation of 4,635 feet. The 22,000-acre reservoir provides 45 miles of shoreline with camping areas distributed across multiple zones, many accessible via gravel roads. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F during peak camping season with afternoon thunderstorms common.
What to do
Boating and water activities: Sandy Beach Dune and Willow campground provides direct beach access for water recreation. "We spent the weekend kayaking, swimming and floating on tubes and also took some time to enjoy several of the hiking trails in the park. Sandy Beach campground, being true to its name, provides a great two mile long beach to relax and play on," reports Holly R.
Mountain biking: Cottonwood Campground offers access to the park's trail system. "Great MTB and hiking trail. They even offer archery, 3d targets and archery range. This is at the ranger headquarters. The reservoir is massive so boat or your fun floating gadgets-you will have fun," notes Macel C.
Fishing: Two Moon campground has fishing areas accessible from multiple points. "Large area for the kids to play and water all around us. Perfect spot for fishing," shares Adam C. The park offers multiple fishing areas with some campgrounds featuring dedicated fish cleaning stations.
What campers like
Lake views: Custer Cove sites offer direct sightlines to the water. "Custer Cove has some super pretty sites with lake views. These sites are primitive and include a picnic bench and fire ring even though there is a fire ban at the moment," explains Shannon G.
Quieter camping areas: Two Moon provides a more peaceful alternative to busier waterfront sites. "Much quieter than some of the water access campgrounds-we enjoyed the views and the trees are a barrier to the wind and sun. Two Moons is our favorite at Glendo!" says Mary P.
Site spacing: Bennett Hill Campground offers more room between campsites. "Sites are spread out so you don't feel like you are on top of each other. One unique thing is they have loaner life jackets to use for boating or swimming or water activities," mentions Shannon G.
What you should know
Water availability: Water access varies significantly by campground and season. At Custer Cove, "Beautiful sites but no potable water in the entire park until mid May so be sure to fill up before you get here," warns Paula B. Many campgrounds require bringing your own water.
Campsite navigation: Finding specific campgrounds can be challenging without proper directions. "Navigating the campgrounds as a newcomer was a tad difficult as there are numerous and the entrance booth was closed by the time we arrived," notes Rachel R. about Two Moon campground.
Wind exposure: Reno Cove and other elevated sites can experience significant wind. "There was no shade at any of the Reno Cove sites but really good views of the landscape and reservoir in our site plus sites 7-10," according to MickandKarla W. Many lakeside camping areas lack natural windbreaks.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming areas: Soldier Rock Area provides good water access for families. "Soldier Camp has 12 hard to get to sites with some lake views. There are loops with campsites and some off road. It's primitive with benches, fire rings, and vaulted toilets. This area is partially shaded and has good water access," explains Shannon G.
Best times: Late summer offers less crowded camping. At Two Moon, "Lot's of people on weekends June and July. Best in August for camping. Boating is great all summer long," advises Giselle G.
Group sites: Some campgrounds accommodate larger family gatherings. "A group of friends and I stayed at Sandy Beach Campground in Glendo State Park. Overall, the campsites were great. The two sites we had reserved, 1520 and 1521, were spacious, clean, and sat right against the high water line providing great views of the reservoir," shares Holly R.
Tips from RVers
Electrical hookups: Colter Bay Campground offers powered sites but with limitations. "Colter Bay campground is a very small campground with 12 sites. These sites are primitive and have 1 vault bathroom. Sites are not on top of each other so this area is peaceful," notes Shannon G.
Leveling and size considerations: Reno Cove has accommodations for larger rigs. "We were in RC-11, which is a large, wide back-in with 50/30/20AMP electric. We were told at check in that if we didn't like our site, we could go look at Two Moon CG," explains MickandKarla W.
Dump station location: Plan for dump station needs before arrival. "The dump station for the Reno Cove area is down by the boat launch. The nearest potable water is straight past the main park entrance a couple of miles away just past the Marina across from the State Park Headquarters at the dump station," advises MickandKarla W.
