Green River KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you rent a camper near Green River KOA, you wouldn't be driving more than an hour from the campground before you are stopped in your tracks by a sea of ochre-colored rock arching against a bright blue sky. You have come to the surreal landscape of the Arches National Park. Don't miss the Double Arch, the Turret Arch, and the Delicate Arch, which are some of the most distinctive and popular arches in the park. Stay for the sunset, or spend the night at the park for a marvelous view of the stars. If you'd like to cover more ground, bring your Green River camper rental and follow miles of paved road that will take you closer to some of the park's iconic attractions.A bit farther out lies the timeless land of canyons, buttes, and mesas which the Colorado River and its tributaries carved for millennia. Preserving nearly 340,000 acres of southeast Utah's rugged landscape, Canyonlands National Park is best explored in bite-sized districts: the Island Sky if you want hikes of varying lengths and accessibility without sacrificing expansive views; the Needles District if you have good hiking skills and you'd like to experience the backcountry; and the Maze for those who are unfazed, self-reliant, and not constrained with a tight schedule. For a taste of the Canyonlands' water wonders, go on a flatwater trip on the Green or Colorado Rivers, or a whitewater trip in the Cataract Canyon.Cliffs, canyons, and domes await Green River KOA campers at Capitol Reef National Park, within two hours’ drive of the campground. The park is famous for its Waterpocket Fold, a geologic wrinkle on the earth spanning almost 100 miles. If you like to explore the park on foot but don't like to get lost, Capitol Reef is paradise. Plenty of well-marked trails beckon hikers to a variety of hiking experiences, from gentle strolls over level ground to strenuous hikes with steep climbs over uneven ground.Mountain bikers also flock to the park for its challenging terrain, from easy to moderate tracks of the Scenic Drive, to the white-knuckle Cathedral Valley Loop, and to the steep hills of the South Draw Road. Not long ago, the park earned a distinction as a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park. Spend the night at the developed Fruita Campground, soak up the solitude, and gaze up at the stars.

Exploring the City

Green River boasts a climate perfect for growing crispy yet juicy watermelons. Every third weekend in September, the town celebrates Melon Days to signal the end of the melon season. Plan ahead, find the best RV rentals in Emery County, and park your rental motorhome at Green River KOA to join this century-old festival. The event highlights include a giant melon float parading down the street, watermelon eating, and seed-spitting contests. Visitors will find the live music scene and the food and arts and crafts booths worth a few hours of their time.America's westward expansion was made possible, in part, via the waterways. The John Wesley Powell River History Museum commemorates not only his epic three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado Rivers but also all of the other courageous explorers who contributed to this spirit of exploration. The history and geology of the Colorado Plateau are also celebrated through exhibitions, art galleries, and artifacts, which include a dinosaur exhibit.There's not much to see at the Green River Launch Complex nowadays, but from 1964 to 1979, this military installation was a test facility for the missile programs of the Air Force and the Army. Still, it's easy to imagine how this base must have operated during its heyday, despite the scarce evidence left under the harsh Utah sun. Long metal conduit boxes meandering across hillsides must have connected underground tunnels, and large concrete cylinders must have been vents during test launches, of which more than 200 were carried out. The launch complex remained operational until 1979.With so many marvelous outdoor and epic adventures waiting to be experienced in Green River, you will come with grand expectations and leave with grander memories. Embark on that journey today and book an RV rental in Green River, Utah to take you to places that will blow you away.