Buffalo KOA

The Great Outdoors

Not far from Buffalo KOA, you will find the Big Horn Mountains. The RV campground is situated right at the foot of these mountains where you can hike and backpack along trails that lead you through the national forest and up to Cloud Peak Wilderness. Here you will find alpine lakes and vegetation that are both unique and beautiful to behold. Higher elevations may have snow and a chance of snow storms, so you should check weather forecasts and dress appropriately.Also worth visiting is the Crazy Woman Canyon, a narrow dirt road with massive rock walls on either side. Native Americans often used it as a passageway and a staging area for war parties. Local legends about the naming of the canyon abound, and the truth of how it was named is unknown. The road follows the similarly-named Crazy Woman Creek.The historical aspect goes into overdrive when you visit Fort Phil Kearny, a historical site that includes the fort and the sites where two major battles were fought during Red Cloud's War. The site is located on the Bozeman Trail, and there are a visitor's center and a museum where you can learn about the wars that were fought and other historical details. If you want to take in the scenery, there are interpretive trails you can hike and picnic grounds where you can enjoy the scenery with your meal. The visitor's center is open year-round during limited hours and by appointment, so you should call ahead if you plan to visit.

Exploring The Area

There are a reasonable number of gas stations, convenience/grocery stores, and supermarkets in the city of Buffalo, including one that specializes in health foods. When you book an RV in Johnson County, you have afforded yourself a hotel room on wheels with unparalleled views; put this to good use by taking a drive through the majestic Bighorn National Forest on your way to Worland. In this city, you will find the Washakie County Library, and the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center, ideal places to curl up with a book or take a more direct approach by viewing the museum's exhibits and other attractions.If you drive your RV rental north from Buffalo KOA, you will find yourself in Sheridan, but you won't be the only one. Many people come here for the fishing and the trophy-size fish available, including angler and famed writer Ernest Hemingway. You will have access to largemouth bass, trout, crappie, walleye, and other fish species which could make for an interesting home-cooked meal. If your idea of fun is watching others have the fun, Sheridan celebrates its cowboy history with the Sheridan WYO Rodeo held annually in July; this long-running event brings in participants from all over the world and includes a week of festivities leading up to the main event.Whatever your interests and intentions may be, Wyoming has something for everyone, and it all begins with camping at Buffalo KOA.