Highway noise and refinery smells mix with the practical reality of Western Hills Campground, a gravel lot operation that prioritizes function over form. Located behind a hotel near Interstate 80 in Rawlins, this facility serves primarily as an overnight stop for cross-country travelers needing reliable hookups and clean facilities.
The campground spreads across an open gravel area with no shade or natural barriers between sites. Claudia M. notes "you can hear the freeway and smell the refinery somewhat," while wind often sweeps across the exposed terrain. Pull-through sites accommodate RVs up to 65 feet with full hookups including cable TV, while electric-only spots sit directly behind the registration office. Tent campers find designated grassy areas removed from the RV section.
Facilities receive consistent praise from visitors. The bathhouse and shower building maintain high cleanliness standards, with Ralph M. reporting "lots of hot water" during his stay. A coin laundry room, playground, and miniature golf course provide basic amenities. Free WiFi covers the grounds, though cell service varies by carrier.
After-hours registration uses an envelope system with credit card acceptance. Pricing ranges from $24-48 depending on hookup level, with AAA and Good Sam discounts available. The campground operates year-round despite Wyoming's harsh winters. Sites fill quickly on summer weekends, particularly the full-hookup spots.
For travelers continuing east or west along I-80, Red Desert Rose Campground sits less than half a mile away with similar amenities and layout. Western Hills works best for one or two-night stays when clean facilities and convenient highway access matter more than scenery.
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Location
Private CampgroundWestern Hills Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From I-80 take exit 211. Turn right on Spruce St., left on 23rd St., left on Wagon Circle Rd. From Hwy. 287, turn right on Spruce St. (or Hwy 30), right on 23rd St., left on Wagon Circle Rd.
Address
2500 Wagon Circle Rd
Rawlins, WY 82301
Coordinates
41.78583855 N
107.26593727 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 5/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 55 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 5/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 55 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/3/26
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)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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 9 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 30 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 55 min from Greeley, CO



























