Nadiya S.
Traveler
TravelerDouglas KOA
Closed bathrooms 10 to 12
Check out at 11 and they close bathrooms 10 to 12, not smart since u have tent sites and they need a bathroom. Tent spots were nice with grass. No fire pits! Overall fine.
Best Glamping near Hartville, WY
Guernsey State Park Campground houses luxury yurts with electric hookups and wood-burning stoves for year-round comfort, making it a standout glamping destination near Hartville. Each $40 per night yurt features bunk beds with mattresses, a fold-out futon couch, and electricity, providing essential amenities while maintaining an immersive outdoor experience. The park offers four permanent yurts situated amid scenic rock formations overlooking Guernsey Reservoir, with private picnic tables and fire rings outside each unit. Douglas KOA, located approximately 50 miles from Hartville, complements the area's glamping options with cabin accommodations that include full hookups and shower access. "Stayed in the Yurts here for part of my honeymoon. Great views and very peaceful. Close to the Oregon Trail Ruts," noted one visitor about their Guernsey State Park experience.
Panoramic reservoir views enhance the glamping experience at Guernsey State Park, where hiking trails and water activities create a comprehensive outdoor retreat. The park's location offers convenient access to significant historical sites, including the nearby Oregon Trail Ruts and Register Cliff. Brimmer's Point provides spectacular vistas across the reservoir and surrounding landscape, accessible via scenic hiking paths or a short drive. Water activities vary seasonally, with boat rentals available during peak summer months when reservoir levels are optimal. Winter visitors appreciate the wood stoves that keep yurts cozy during colder weather. One guest shared, "Beautiful Yurt and boat during the silt run. Guernsey has 4 yurts you can rent for $40/night. Clean, all have electricity. Bunk beds with mattresses and fold out futon couch. Wood fire stove if you need heat."
Best Glamping Sites Near Hartville, Wyoming (6)
1. Sandy Beach Dune and Willow — Glendo State Park
4 ReviewsGlendo, WY17 milesWebsite+1 (307) 735-4433$10 / night
"There is also plenty to do on and around the lake. 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."
3. Mountain View Park
3 ReviewsWheatland, WY23 milesWebsite+1 (307) 322-4858"We stopped at the RV park on our drive home and stay for a night. Nice white box with hook ups for water and for power and a nice laundry room close by an offer less than 50 bucks."
4. Douglas KOA
9 ReviewsDouglas, WY47 milesWebsite+1 (307) 358-2164"Check out at 11 and they close bathrooms 10 to 12, not smart since u have tent sites and they need a bathroom. Tent spots were nice with grass. No fire pits! Overall fine."
"Also something extra is a s’more shack and coffee cabin. There are ample amount of RV and tent sites. They offer cable and WiFi. We were frustrated with the WiFi as it was very spotty."
6. Packer Lake Campground
1 ReviewScottsbluff, NE46 miles
Glamping Reviews near Hartville, WY
21 Reviews of 6 Hartville Campgrounds
Lady B.
ScoutSandy Beach Dune and Willow — Glendo State Park
Not being kept up
My husband and I are Wyoming residents who have been coming here for years. We went 3 times this last summer. This place is being treated terribly, not being cleaned and kept up, and the park is profiting off of out of towners who are coming in and taking over our land. The bathrooms in sandy beach are disgusting with the exception of one that appears to be cleaned daily. There were branches and debris everywhere and fire bans were in effect all summer long. Fire pits are there for a reason and have been forever, with our ancestors. The fire bans are completely unnecessary. The water level of the lake had shrunk significantly each time we came back which shows that it was not being refilled at all. And on top of all of this they were charging at least$5 more a night than the previous year. If you’re going to be taking our money and charging us more, then you need to take care of this land and stop allowing out of towners to come and take it over. This is our land and this is not going unnoticed by your residents.
Shannon G.
LegendDouglas KOA
Nice campground
We stayed here for 4 days. We weren’t sure what to expect from such a small town but we’re pleasantly surprised. This KOA Has putt putt golf for $2,activities, a tennis court, basketball and swimming. Also something extra is a s’more shack and coffee cabin. There are ample amount of RV and tent sites. They offer cable and WiFi. We were frustrated with the WiFi as it was very spotty. There are 3 cabins with picnic benches and grill, and a yurt that they use for activities. As there is a fire ban right now there were no fire rings. The shop has RV and other essentials needed if you need. Also has a few groceries and souvenirs. Staff are helpful and kind and we had a nice stay.
- NNathan K.
GuideMountain View Park
Nice place to stop
We stopped at the RV park on our drive home and stay for a night. Nice white box with hook ups for water and for power and a nice laundry room close by an offer less than 50 bucks. Scenery off of interstate in Wheatland, Wyoming, it’s not all that pretty but it’s a great place to stay on a drive through Wyoming.
Shelly S.LegendDouglas KOA
Jackalope Capital
Douglas KOA
Home of the Jackalope! Douglas, Wyoming that is. They claim the original “discovery” of the Jackalope and everyone else just followed suit. There is a Jackalope silhouette outside of town on a hill, there are Jackalope lick Nessie’s throughout town and there is a Jackalope Square that has Farmers Market on Saturday’s that has a huge statute of said Jackalope.
The KOA is a larger one and more so like a parking lot then anything else. The staff were awesome! Very friendly and informative. A few things of note, the trash receptacles are placed throughout the campground which is nice. The dog park is a bigger one and there were actually locations for horses.
Not much shade AT ALL, and the wind whip’s through a lot. I was informed though that’s a Wyoming thing anyway. Miniature golf, swimming pool and camp kitchen as expected. 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. I was fortunate and got an end site, near the office/shower (clean w/short shower heads and counters)and I had shade. A few days before I arrived in early September it had already snowed and the temperature had dropped into the 20’s. It was in the 50’s my first day and is a comfortable 75 today with a lite breeze. Douglas has some interesting history and historical sites nearby so it’s worth a visit if your exploring the old west or just driving through. Make sure you keep your gas above 1/2, the highways are a long way between gas stations and the speed limits are usually 70-80 MPH.
johny R.LegendMountain View Park
Nothing special but clean
This is the better of the 2 rv parks in town. Again its mostly working people doing extended stays. Its sandwiched between a trailer park and a couple of gastations. It is gravel lot in-between city streets. It is a quiet area but has some foot traffic. 3 bars verizon signal. All the standard hookups and big propane tanks uou can rent. Their is also a coin laundry room on site.
Michael M.GuideChuck Wagon RV Park
Terrible terrible customer service
Very small dirty park located 15 ft away from rail road . Commercial Trains goes all night and day with loud horn. High voltage tower is right next to park .Dog poops are everywhere . Site 11&12 are between 2 residential ( broken fence, very threshed scene). $35 per night but for Passport America discount she raised to $44.50 plus 12.25% tax charged . We were questioned about this tricky pricing , she has absolutely rude, nasty, attitude and said I can give you money back just leave . They Don’t know how to talk to guest nor doesn’t care guest relationship. Highly not recommend this place for surroundings, terrible customer service , not honest business ethic.
Karen L.GuideSandy Beach Dune and Willow — Glendo State Park
Dusty Where did the water go??
Sandy Beach Willow campground one of the only two sites with power but no water. It was okay after we cleaned it up. Water was so far away we didn't bother. It could have been much better. Noise, overcrowded, and trash. Come on; people pick up after yourselves.
CarrieIsWhere? P.GuideSandy 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.
Guide to Hartville
Guernsey State Park sits at about 4,600 feet elevation in southeast Wyoming, characterized by red sandstone formations and coniferous forests surrounding the reservoir. Campers visiting Hartville, Wyoming experience temperature swings typical of high plains environments, with summer days reaching the 90s and dropping to the 50s at night. Winter yurt camping near Hartville offers sheltered accommodation when temperatures can plunge below freezing.
What to do
Water recreation during silt run: At Guernsey State Park Campground, the mid-July silt run creates a unique experience when water levels drop significantly. "The best time we had here was during the silt run, which is in mid-July each year. Water being released from Glendo Reservoir will flow through Guernsey Reservoir flushing silt from Guernsey Reservoir into the canals of downstream irrigators," explains one camper.
Hiking to viewpoints: Multiple trails wind through the park leading to scenic overlooks. "I highly recommend a bike ride/hike/drive up to Brimmer's Point, which provides a lot of the views you'll see from the photos," states a visitor.
Historical site exploration: Located near the Oregon Trail ruts, the area provides access to frontier history sites. "Interesting history/museum. Some short trails. Bring bug spray," notes one camper about the educational opportunities at Guernsey.
Boating and swimming: Sandy Beach Dune and Willow at Glendo State Park offers good water access despite fluctuating water levels. "The lake was beautiful! Definitely recommend not camping straight on the beach unless you don't mind ants and buggy critters," warns one camper about shoreline conditions.
What campers like
Multiple camping loops with different environments: Guernsey State Park features several distinct camping areas that cater to different preferences. "Campsites are spread out so you can find what you need," mentions one camper about the variety of settings.
Lake views and shoreline access: Waterfront sites provide direct reservoir access. "Easy access and views of the lake. Forested; private sites available," reports one Guernsey visitor. Sandy Beach offers "a great two mile long beach to relax and play on."
Affordable yurt options: Year-round yurt camping at Douglas KOA, approximately 50 miles from Hartville, offers an alternative to Guernsey's yurts. "It has putt putt golf for $2, activities, a tennis court, basketball and swimming. Also something extra is a s'more shack and coffee cabin," notes a camper about the additional amenities.
Privacy in certain loops: Several camping areas offer more secluded options. "I elected for a small, 3 plot only place called Davis Bay to get some solitude," shares one Guernsey camper who found a quieter experience.
What you should know
Seasonal facilities operation: Bathroom and shower availability varies by season. "My only complaint is that the showerhouse is closed! I wish it had stated that on the website, it said it was open as of April 15th but they haven't turned the water on yet," notes a camper at City Slickers RV Park.
Train noise at some campgrounds: Railroad proximity affects several camping areas. "From the grumpy lady at the gate to the trashed campsite this could have been a bad experience but I didn't let that get to me. Cleaned it all up and set my sites on a great weekend. Then the train came... and another one... all night long," reports a Guernsey State Park visitor.
Water level fluctuations: Reservoir levels change dramatically throughout the season. "While I imagine this place is fantastic for everything from water skiing and fishing to party boating along the river (with various launch points) it is highly dependent on the water level," explains a camper.
Weather considerations: Wyoming's high plains experience significant temperature variations and wind. The Douglas KOA sees "Not much shade AT ALL, and the wind whips through a lot. I was informed though that's a Wyoming thing anyway."
Tips for camping with families
Yurt camping for comfort: Yurts provide a family-friendly option with solid shelter and basic amenities. "It was absolutely beautiful. Calm and quiet. We had a wonderful time!" reports a visitor to Guernsey State Park's yurt accommodations.
Beach activities with preparation: Mountain View Park provides a convenient stopover for families. "Nice white box with hook ups for water and for power and a nice laundry room close by an offer less than 50 bucks," notes a camper about the basic but functional facilities.
Recreation beyond water sports: Some campgrounds offer additional activities for kids. Douglas KOA features "putt putt golf for $2, activities, a tennis court, basketball and swimming" which can entertain children during non-water recreation times.
Site selection for shade: Limited tree cover means strategic site selection is crucial for summer family camping. "Sites were nicely spread out for a major CG. Most near water had trees. Ones in middle not much shade," notes a camper about Guernsey's layout.
Tips from RVers
Utility availability varies by loop: Not all campgrounds or camping loops offer the same hookups. "Skyline View campgrounds was the one with the potable water," notes a Guernsey visitor, highlighting the importance of checking utility locations.
Site dimensions and parking: Chuck Wagon RV Park in Fort Laramie, about 15 minutes from Hartville, provides basic accommodations. "It is a small park with 16 Full hook up sites. Each site has a picnic table but no fire ring (which we are finding normal for this area)," explains one RVer.
Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal as not all areas have dump stations. "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 a Douglas KOA visitor about space constraints.
Reservation planning: During peak season, securing reservations is essential. "We had booked the sites several months ahead and were under the impression that we had paid for two cars at each of the sites," notes one camper about potential confusion with vehicle fees.
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