Best Campgrounds near Rock Springs, WY

Several camping options surround Rock Springs for anyone traveling through this part of Wyoming. The City Park Campground sits close to town while still feeling relatively peaceful. National forest land around Rock Springs has basic dispersed sites for campers who prefer fewer neighbors and simpler setups. The state park near Rock Springs maintains regular campsites with standard restrooms and places to eat outdoors. Summer fills these places quickly, so booking ahead makes sense if you're coming between June and August. The area often has fire bans during dry weather, so check what's allowed before you arrive. Many campers also head to the Recreation Area, which has good views and trails starting right from the camping areas. Keep in mind that you can't stay longer than two weeks at any of these spots, which helps keep the land in good shape for future campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Rock Springs, Wyoming (53)

    1. Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey

    21 Reviews
    Rock Springs, WY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 362-3063

    "Easy access off the highway and we didn’t experience any noise. The back of the property is very scenic with some off-roaring and hiking trails."

    "Results in your campside facing a neighbor campside. Might feel awkward if you are trying to enjoy the outside. The bathrooms looked clean and everything else seems fine."

    2. Sweetwater Event Complex Fairgrounds

    14 Reviews
    Rock Springs, WY
    5 miles
    Website

    $17 - $34 / night

    "Great spot for an overnight stay if you’re passing through Rock Springs. Pay when you get here. Camp host is in the small house in the corner of the parking lot. Beautiful mountain range view."

    "Warm respite for weary travelers after 3 days of primitive camping and 8 hours crossing the Great Divide Basin desert following in the path of westward emigrant trails."

    3. White Mountain Road

    12 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    14 miles

    "Easy dirt road access to many camping spots. Att had great service, very windy and some road noise from the interstate. 10/10 would recommend."

    "The views are pretty spectacular and wasn’t too busy, although there were one or two times I felt exposed because there’s not a lot to hide behind if trying to relieve yourself."

    4. Middle Baxter Road

    6 Reviews
    Rock Springs, WY
    5 miles

    "Several other rigs here and no one is close to each other. Getting over 400mbs on T-Mobile 5g"

    5. Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site

    10 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 352-0256

    "On the down side there is a lot of glass at this site so stay close to the road. Cool overlook into the town."

    "This particular spot is easily accessible, although I couldn't tell how friendly other campers were and you have to drive over sagebrush to really pull off the road if the one or two real pull offs are"

    6. Firehole Canyon Campground

    25 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $25 - $64 / night

    "Wanted to explore the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area as we were traveling through southern Wyoming. Booked a reservation for this campground for a few nights."

    "Heading from Grand Tetons to Colorado didn't give us great camping options in southern Wyoming, but this ended up being a pleasant and scenic surprise. "

    7. Green River RB Park

    14 Reviews
    Green River, WY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 875-2630

    $55 - $75 / night

    "It’s a bit outside the main towns, but peaceful and scenic—perfect for relaxing. Manager was incredibly accommodating and kind."

    "Easy access to to I-80. The site was quiet and easy to access they have pull through and back in sites. Only stayed one night."

    8. Rock Spring KOA

    1 Review
    Rock Springs, WY
    7 miles
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Recent Reviews near Rock Springs, WY

241 Reviews of 53 Rock Springs Campgrounds


  • Nicholas The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site

    Great location not far from Little America, Wyoming

    Campsite is located at the top of a mountain with amazing views. Campsites are well spaced and graded. Town isn't far with plenty of dining options as well.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Firehole Canyon Campground

    Beautiful place but needs help

    Beautiful area. Is clear that the facility/campground was very nice at one time. All the bathrooms were closed/locked. Campground needs refurbishment. This should’ve been a five star review.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Little America RV Park - A Traveler's Oasis

    OK in a pinch to spend the night but..

    The place is brand new and the spaces are fairly large but it’s like it was designed by someone that learned about RV parks from AI or magazine articles.

    The signage is inappropriate or nonexistent. The check in building has a sign in front but no RV parking. The RV area has one way streets but no signs telling you which way to go. We got in early and saw at least a dozen rigs come through and leave, only to return several minutes later. Then most circled a couple of times before they parked.

    We have a small motorhome (24’) and tow a wrangler. In eight years we’ve never had such difficulty getting settled as we have here.

    The campsites set wide and long but the services are place strangely. In addition, there are trees planted that block the path to parking near them. We had to use extra long sewer hose, water hose, and electrical cord so we could park far enough away to avoid running our slide into them.

    I would stay here again but I wouldn’t plan on using anything but electricity service.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Big Sandy Reservoir Rec Area

    Easy and with a Water View

    A great spot for a one night stay on our way to Yellowstone. The breeze and water view were a bonus. No frills but it had everything we needed. We even found a spot on Labor Day weekend . . . THAT would never happen in Colorado.

  • Greg C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Relax on the water

    Nice area where you can get a spot right on the water. It’s a little busy with others but sites are private enough. Few bugs and not as windy as some other places nearby. Still some wind though. You’ll also have boats pulling water skiers/boarders by and the occasional fishers or kayakers floating by.

  • Brittany M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site

    Watch your step!

    Great and spacious area to camp. Unfortunately, there was a ton of broken glass at multiple sites. My dog even cut his nose on a piece. Be very careful on which site you camp at. There does seem to be plenty of area to choose from.

  • Greg C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    White Mountain Road

    Great views

    Windy as others have stated and no cover. Otherwise a nice place to stay. 2 other spots near me and that’s it as far as I know but I didn’t continue to explore. I’ll probably head down to the fire gorge south of Green River for the weekend though.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir

    Beautiful & Buggy

    Overall this campsite was beautiful with the sunset water views and the Tetons in the background. Also saw some cute cows right by camp and heard the coyotes at night. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. Only gave it 4 stars because of the insane amount of bugs (you can hear the buzzing in the video there were so many)


Guide to Rock Springs

Dispersed camping dominates the landscape surrounding Rock Springs, Wyoming, with several free sites on Bureau of Land Management property within a 30-minute drive of town. Located at 6,400 feet elevation in Wyoming's high desert, the area experiences wide temperature swings, with summer days reaching 90°F and dropping to 50°F at night. Fall camping season extends later than many mountain regions due to the relatively mild winters, though strong winds are common year-round.

What to do

Wild horse viewing: Head to White Mountain Road dispersed camping area where visitors frequently spot herds. "We saw over 20 wild horses. The wind and heat can be pretty intense at times. Beautiful sunsets," according to one camper at Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site.

River floating: The Green River provides cooling recreation during summer heat. "We walked about ½ mile down the main path and floated a mile before the dam at the county park—super fun and easy access," notes a visitor at Green River RV Park, mentioning the river access just beyond the campground.

Stargazing: The clear desert air creates exceptional night sky viewing conditions. A camper at Firehole Canyon Campground reported, "Perseid meteor shower was over us this night, and this was 10/10 stargazing country."

Off-roading: Extensive trail networks surround Rock Springs. "We could ride the ATVs from campsite and had hundreds of miles of trails to choose from," shares a visitor staying at White Mountain Road, highlighting the direct access to recreational trails.

What campers like

Privacy features: Some sites offer unexpected privacy elements. "Standard KOA facilities. Very nice tent spots... fenced in tent spaces with plots of grass for the tents and an aspen in each lot!" mentions a camper at Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey.

Clean facilities: Many campsites maintain well-kept bathrooms despite remote locations. "The community showers and restrooms seemed pretty clean and well maintained. The laundry was basic and mostly functioning (a few out of order machines), but we did our laundry with no issue," notes a visitor to Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey.

Affordability: Budget-friendly options exist throughout the area. "Only $10 for electric and a free hot shower," reports a camper at Sweetwater Event Complex Fairgrounds, adding "This is a large fairgrounds parking lot that has a delightful camp host who lives on site."

Mountain views: Several camping areas offer panoramic vistas. "Campsite is located at the top of a mountain with amazing views. Campsites are well spaced and graded," writes a visitor to Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site.

What you should know

Limited shade: The high desert environment means minimal tree cover. "Open sunny CG, not on the water. Sites are the weirdest ever, you share a parking area with the next site like as if it was a double site," explains a Firehole Canyon Campground visitor.

Highway noise: Several campgrounds sit near Interstate 80. A tent camper at Middle Baxter Road shared, "It's fairly quiet except when trucks are driving by which can be often at times. It's nice and open but when the wind shifted I got a smell from the refinery that was unpleasant."

Wind exposure: Persistent winds affect comfort, especially in dispersed sites. "As reviews said, it's definitely windy. But it was not miserable in my opinion, just took a little adjusting," notes a camper at White Mountain Road.

Land ownership awareness: Some areas appear public but may be private. A Middle Baxter Road camper reported, "When packing up to leave in the morning, an oil company pickup truck stopped by and asked a few questions. I said I was just heading out - got the sense camping wasn't allowed."

Tips for camping with families

Amenity options: Some campgrounds offer kid-friendly features. "Good amenities, pool, clean bathroom, jump pad for kids. Staff went above and beyond, and were super friendly," notes a Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey visitor.

Glass hazards: Several dispersed sites contain broken glass. At Green River Flaming Gorge, a camper warned, "Great and spacious area to camp. Unfortunately, there was a ton of broken glass at multiple sites. My dog even cut his nose on a piece. Be very careful on which site you camp at."

Fairground camping: The Sweetwater Event Complex offers extensive space. "When I first investigated this and saw that it had 1,200 FHU sites I figured it must have been a typo. But, sure enough there are that many sites," reports a visitor, adding "Very clean and private restroom/shower facilities."

Weather protection: Prepare for temperature swings with appropriate gear. "It had snowed the night before and it was cold. However, the fences protect the campsites for the tent campers, so we didn't feel the wind at all," explains a Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey camper.

Tips from RVers

Level sites: Many RV sites require minimal setup. "Lots of parking slots. All gravel slot the one we got was level and most look level," shares an RVer at Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey.

Campground navigation: Some areas require careful driving. "The road up coming from the east was pretty easy though bumpy and on a climb it's more difficult to slow roll," warns a White Mountain Road visitor, adding "Be careful if you put in your GPS coming from the east! It takes you to a dirt road with a 27% grade up and over the mountain! Don't try to drive down it with a big rig!"

Water pressure variations: Hookup quality varies between locations. "The pad was plenty long enough for our 40' fifth wheel and our F450. The utilities worked fine but we needed a reducer as the water pressure was around 100 psi," notes a camper at Sweetwater Event Complex Fairgrounds.

Off-season upgrades: Staff sometimes offer unexpected improvements. "Staff was lovely and accommodating. They upgraded us to FHU at no addl charge since the site we had booked was closed for the season," reports an RVer at Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there RV camping available near Rock Springs, WY?

Yes, Rock Springs has several RV-friendly camping options. Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey offers full hookup sites, though spaces are arranged closely with alternating directions for utilities. Green River RB Park is another private option for RVs in the area. For more budget-friendly options, White Mountain Road and Middle Baxter Road offer big-rig friendly dispersed camping. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area provides dispersed camping opportunities suitable for RVs, though you should be prepared for desert-like conditions on the Wyoming side. For a quick overnight stay with hookups, the Sweetwater Event Complex Fairgrounds provides 15/30/50 amp connections and water in a convenient location near I-80.

Where are the best campgrounds in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

Rock Springs offers several excellent camping options. Sweetwater Event Complex Fairgrounds provides convenient overnight stays with mountain views, clean restrooms, and hookups on a gravel surface—ideal for travelers passing through. For those seeking natural surroundings, Little Mountain Dispersed Camp offers the closest trees to Rock Springs with opportunities to spot wildlife including elk, deer, and occasionally bears. This area provides peaceful seclusion perfect for off-leash dog walking. If you're willing to venture a bit farther, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area offers beautiful water-based recreation opportunities with dispersed camping options on the Wyoming side. For emergency overnight parking, the Rock Springs Walmart Supercenter allows RVs to stay, which can be particularly helpful during highway closures.

How much does it cost to stay at the Rock Springs KOA?

The Rock Springs/Green River KOA Journey offers various site options with different price points. While exact prices fluctuate seasonally, you can expect to pay around $45-65 per night for standard RV sites with full hookups. Premium sites, which offer more space and potentially better views, typically range from $55-75 per night. Tent sites are generally available for $30-45 per night. The KOA also offers monthly rates for extended stays. As this is a Journey KOA, it's designed primarily for overnight travelers rather than destination camping, which is reflected in the pricing structure. For the most current rates, it's recommended to check their website or call directly as prices may change based on holidays, events, and seasonal demand.