College National Finals Rodeo

Onsite camping is not available for RV-goers to the area. While there are, of course, plenty of parking lots – none of these are suitable for those looking for somewhere to camp overnight. Fortunately, Casper welcomes visitors with open arms and boasts plenty of accommodation options for long and short-term stays.

While you won’t be able to camp at the College National Finals Rodeo, that doesn’t mean you can’t be conveniently close. There are a few RV campgrounds with and without service hookups within a ten-mile radius of the rodeo. You can set up camp, grab a few items, then arrange for a ride to the rodeo daily. You will never be too far from all the action.

Upon arriving at the College National Finals Rodeo, you can go through the screening process, then wander around the expansive site on foot. There is plenty to see and do, and all of it is within a short walking distance. Once the rodeo action commences, you will be able to rest your weary legs in your reserved seat.

June is not the hottest month of the year in Casper, Wyoming, but it’s reasonably close. You will want to pack shorts, t-shirts, a cowboy hat to shade your head from the sun, and your trusty cowboy boots. Some of the rodeo events are held at night, so pop a jacket, pants, and long-sleeved shirt in your suitcase as well. Warm pajamas might be necessary overnight.

The College National Finals Rodeo is one of those “less is best” kinds of events. The fewer items you bring into the event center, the less you have to carry around – and the quicker you get through security. Rodeo officials may also set bag sizing restrictions, so make sure you’re aware of these before you enter the site.

If you haven’t brought any cash with you, there is an ATM on the concourse level between the K and L section. You can then purchase both food and merchandise during your visit.

When you attend events in summer, it’s helpful to prepare for any weather eventuality. Don’t forget your sun safety products such as sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and bring any medical supplies and prescriptions you might require, too. If you are in Casper for the entire week, pack supplies that you may struggle to replace at a moment’s notice.

Even though fire restrictions may stop you from experiencing a truly authentic campfire, you’re not short of options for cooking. You can use your onboard RV kitchen appliances, and some hosts may also offer communal cooking tools or above-ground fires. If you haven’t yet completed your grocery shopping for the week, there’s a grocery store within four miles of the rodeo, and many convenience stores dotted in between prominent locations in Casper.

You aren’t going to feel like cooking for yourself every night, and thanks to Casper’s hospitality, you don’t have to prepare every meal yourself. This thriving city has a lot to offer the average visitor. From pizza and lunch food to burgers, coffee, Thai, Italian, and Japanese; what’s not to like? Even the fussiest of diners will find something they love in Casper within a short driving distance of the rodeo.

Even though you can’t bring your own food and beverages into the Casper Event Center, you won’t mind at all. The pizzas, wings, soda, cheese sticks, candy, specialty coffee, smoothies, and more, will beat soggy homemade sandwiches any day. There are both permanent and temporary concession stands on site, including portable bar and beer stations for those over the legal drinking age. Bring both cash and credit to take advantage of all there is on offer.