Douglas KOA

The Great Outdoors

One of the primary reasons to rent an RV near Douglas KOA is the fantastic assortment of nearby parks and recreation areas that are both beautiful and easy to reach. Take a quick trip with your RV rental to Glendo State Park to the south, centered around the Glendo Reservoir. Over 40 miles of biking and hiking trails line the edges of the wide-open lake, with tantalizing views and magical night skies. You can camp at one of the camping sites within the park while taking part in some fishing or swimming during the day.Guernsey State Park is just a few miles south of Glendo State Park, with its own reservoir where you can take part in some water-based activities as well. Boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming are commonly enjoyed on the lake, while other guests tend to gravitate toward the myriad of historical structures and buildings built by the Civilians Conservation Corps under the Roosevelt Administration. The on-site museum tells the story of the park and the CCC, with a historical approach and an informative set of displays.A few hours' ride north is all it takes to get to Devils Tower National Monument, an impressive and awe-inspiring natural feature that has been in many of Hollywood’s most memorable films. Despite its name, Devils Tower is, in fact, a sacred mountain referred to as Bears Lodge by the local native population. This bizarre and inspiring natural monument is a testament to the west and its infinite beauty. If you don’t mind taking a longer road trip, the northwest corner of the state is home to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, two of the most well-known parks in the entire country. Yellowstone National Park, in particular, is full of geological phenomena, like the Old Faithful geyser that routinely erupts with blasts of geothermal energy and scalding hot water. You can also camp out with your motorhome rental when you visit either park, while you enjoy rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and more.

City Sightseeing

None of Wyoming's cities or towns are very large, with a lower statewide population than most, but you can find some interesting sights and restaurants in nearby Douglas despite its small size. Most of the town’s sightseeing revolves around its interesting history, from railroad depots to old frontier forts. The Old West is alive and well at Fort Fetterman Historic Site, complete with two old buildings and a collection of artifacts curated by knowledgeable guides.The Douglas WWII P.O.W Camp offers another slice of history, with an insightful glance back to a time of war. A few thousand Italian and German troops and officers were housed at the camp after being captured during the war, and guests can learn about the war and the people who fought and died during it when they visit this amazing resource just outside of town.The Pioneer Museum is perhaps the most complete history museum of the bunch, with a particular focus on the pioneers who braved the perilous trek cross-country to reach the likes of Wyoming. Also covered inside are the intense struggles between the natives and the European settlers during those trying times. When you camp in an RV near Douglas KOA, you can opt to stay close to your RV park, or venture off to Cheyenne or Casper for even more excitement should you feel the urge to explore.