Highway noise and the occasional freight train are part of the experience at Red Desert Rose Campground in Rawlins, Wyoming, and reviewers are consistent about saying so. That honesty sets the right expectations: this is a well-maintained stopover along I-80, not a remote retreat. The campground sits set back from the interstate, which softens the road noise somewhat compared to other options in town, and it overlooks open terrain with views toward low-lying mountains on the horizon.
Sites are mostly gravel pull-throughs with little shade or natural screening between them. Field-fence dividers separate tent sites, but privacy is limited. The open layout does allow cross breezes, which reviewers note can be welcome in summer but means wind is a regular factor. What consistently earns praise is the cleanliness of the facilities. Kathy S. describes the bathrooms as "lovely, decorated and clean," and that sentiment appears across multiple reviews spanning several years.
Beyond the basics, the campground includes a laundry room with four washers and four dryers, a book exchange, a dog area, horseshoe pits, and a miniature golf course, though the condition of the latter has drawn some criticism in recent reviews. A courtesy vehicle is available for campers who want to run errands in town without unhooking their rig. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available for RVs up to 50 feet, and Verizon users have reported solid data speeds on site. Propane is also available on the property.
Rawlins sits at a crossroads of east-west and north-south routes, and this campground functions primarily as a one or two-night layover for travelers moving through. Nearby alternatives include Western Hills Campground to the northeast and the Rawlins KOA a couple of miles east. Reservations are accepted and worth making in summer when I-80 traffic is heaviest. Campers sensitive to road and rail noise should bring earplugs regardless of season.
Description
Experience the difference a family-owned campground can make as you explore beautiful southern Wyoming, where the deer and the antelope really do play! At Red Desert Rose Campground, we offer full-hookup RV sites, RV sites with electric/water, and a number of spacious tent sites. You'll find everything you need to enjoy your stay with us. Our grounds, campsites and facilities are meticulously maintained to ensure your complete comfort. We even have propane on-site for your convenience. We want you to feel like part of our family while you're visiting with us!
Looking for housing while employed in the Rawlins, Wyoming area? Red Desert Rose is your ideal workforce housing solution, whether short term or long term. We offer affordable daily, weekly, and monthly rates for many of our sites.
When you're tired of the crowds, come and enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Rawlins area in spacious southern Wyoming. From high desert to alpine lakes and forests, find it all within a day's trip of Red Desert Rose Campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRed Desert Rose Campground is located in Wyoming near Saratoga
Directions
From jct I-80 (exit 211) & Spruce St (Business I-80/US 30): Go 1/4 mi E on Spruce St, then 1 block N on 23rd St, then 1/2 mi W on Wagon Circle Rd (2nd Campground).
Address
3101 Wagon Circle Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
Coordinates
41.78275245846773 N
107.27272674944453 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/20/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/20/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 8/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/20/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/20/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 8/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Casper, WY
- 2 hrs 10 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 30 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 55 min from Greeley, CO






















