Rawlins KOA

The Great Outdoors

It is never a bad idea to book an RV in Carbon County, especially when you come to the realization that there are dozens of state parks, recreation areas, and national parks within driving distance. This epic natural area is teeming with unique landscapes, unlike anything you’ve seen before. Glendo State Park is just one of many camper rental friendly places you can venture off to when you first arrive in the area. This mystical lakefront park revolves around the Glendo Reservoir, where swimming, boating, kayaking, and fishing make up the bulk of the activities. Additionally, there are over five hundred camping sites to use with your RV rental, as well as an intricate trail system for hiking and mountain biking. Guernsey State Park is not far from its counterpart, with a beautiful lake of its own where you can swim or fish. The on-site history museum does a great job teaching guests about the park and area’s history, from its humble origins as a camp built by the Civilians Conservation Corps.Just over the border in northern Colorado, you can see Steamboat Lake State Park, complete with a thousand-acre reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming, boating, and more. There are boat ramps and marinas lining the large lake, along with camping sites, cabin rentals, and a variety of nature trails carving their way around the lake. Bird watching enthusiasts will definitely get a kick out of spending time near the edges of the lake due to the high number of migratory birds that can be spotted there.In the northwest corner of the state lies Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, two legendary national parks that are heavily visited by people from all over the world. Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geological activity, strange geysers, sulfur pools, and fantastic wilderness areas, while Grand Teton National Park is more mountain-based with excellent skiing and snowboarding among other things. Both parks are great to call your temporary home when you want to camp beneath the stars in the comfort of your RV rental.

City Sightseeing

Rawlins is far from being a major city and far removed from the actual urban centers in the region. However, there are plenty of things to do when stopping off in town or spending the day walking around this Old West community. See amazing historical buildings like the Wyoming Frontier Prison, a massive brick structure once used to house criminals and outlaws of the Old West. Wyoming’s first state prison was built in 1888, and now offers informative tours in a fabulous location often used for Hollywood film productions.The Carbon County Museum is another resource worth taking advantage of when you rent an RV near Rawlins KOA. This stunning institution proudly displays over 30,000 artifacts and items, weaving an elegant tapestry of history concerning the county’s formation, and the time before the frontier was occupied by European migrants. The staff is hospitable and well-educated, giving detailed tours of its diverse array of exhibits. The discovery area is a great place for children to learn in an interactive way, making it an all-in-all great experience for the whole family.Tully Park is a charming little nature spot in town where you can watch the trains operate and pass through, a favorite train watching spot for enthusiasts in Wyoming. There are tons of other things to see in nearby cities like Douglas and Cheyenne, so don’t be afraid to head out and explore when you're camping in a motorhome rental at Rawlins KOA.