WYOMING
FREE CAMPGROUNDS

Dear Reader: We are updating these listings now (April-May, 2004). The listings on this page now are in many cases outdated. We except to have our updated directory posted by June, 2004.

Wal-Mart stores. Unless posted, RVers may spend the night for free in any Wal-Mart parking lot. For a list of Wal-Mart stores that do not permit free overnight stays, click here.

Afton
Lincoln Park, on Route 89 on the Idaho border, offers free camping, but it's more of a
parking lot. In town, a canopy of hundreds of antlers goes all the way across the main street. I've never seen anything like it. A Flying J Truck Stop is at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Route 232 where there's a big parking lot, propane, free dump and a $9.99 T-bone steak.-- DAVE B.

Aladdin
Free overnight stopovers in self-contained RVs are permitted at the Aladdin store (see photo) or at the fairgrounds, both owned by Rick and Judy Brengle who own the store. This tiny town is in the far northeast corner of the state on state route 24 northwest of Spearfish, S.D., and is on the way to Devils Tower National Monument. If you want to stay here, call ahead if you can (307) 896-2226. -- SALLY (who lives in Aladdin)

Basin
(RECENTLY CLOSED) Basin City Park, right in the middle of town, allows up to seven days of free overnight camping for RVs with water and electric hookups. Donations are appreciated. Tennis courts are next door and a restaurant across the street. The park is right along the city's main street. A great deal! -- THE EDITOR

Cokeville
Two nights of free camping is allowed in the city park. Tenters are warned not to camp in the grassy park, as the sprinklers come on at night. Cokeville is west of Kemmerer on U.S. 30 11 miles southeast of the Idaho border. The area is quiet except for an occasional train. -- THE EDITOR

Douglas
Free camping (max. 48 hours) for RVers and tenters is allowed in pretty city-operated Riverside Park, which is near the state fairgrounds and the local chamber of commerce on the northeast side of town. Amenities: dump station, showers, dumpster, even automatic hand blow dryers. Watch out Holiday Inn! While in town, don't miss Jackalope Square, home to a giant jackalope. Take a photo and impress your friends. -- THE EDITOR

Glenrock
The rodeo grounds and park allows free camping. We stayed three weeks and it was fantastic. There's a dump station and water faucets. -- ROBIN

Granger
You can park for free in the city park here, but watch where you step for cow pies. This is open range country and cows come into town. Grander is on Highway 30 about 5 miles west of Little America (see below) and 25 miles west of Green River. Granger and its park are a little run down, but the local citizens say they are trying to fix things up. -- DAVE B.

Kaycee
The city park offers free camping in a stand of cottonwood trees -- CAMPING WYOMING

Lander
The Lander City Park allows free camping. There's a big grassy area for tents and a dry parking area for RVs. -- D. FALES

Little America
This is a handy stopping place along I-80 (exit 68) west of Green River. One night of camping for self-contained RVs is permitted in the southwest parking area or with tractor-trailer parking. A restaurant, gift shop, restrooms and pay showers are nearby. -- THE EDITOR

Lovell
A park on Quebec Ave. at Second Street offers two days of free camping, although donations are accepted. -- THE EDITOR

Pinedale/Stanley's Junction
Free overnight parking is permitted at the Food Mart at Stanley's Junction at the intersection of U.S. 189 and 191 west of Pinedale. -- CAMPING WYOMING

Powell
Homesteader Park is just east of town on Highway 14A. There are a couple of dozen RV sites with a two day limit. -- W. STANLEY

Sheridan
The city of Sheridan's Washington Park on Coffeen allows free camping for self-contained RVs. The park has large trees, gravel parking area, no individual sites, adjacent creek, adjacent very busy street. There's a free dump station, public
restrooms and water fill for a charge. For info call the Sheridan Parks Deptartment at (307) 674-7412 -- RON

Torrington
We stayed at a free municipal campground here this summer. It's located right along the Platt River at 15th and Green Streets. There are 16 sites with 30 amp power available. Stays are limited to one week and donations are voluntary. The sites are large and most are shaded. It's a great place to relax for a few days. We were there in June and there were only three other rigs. Water and a dump are available. -- CHESTER S. PARKS

Wheatland
We have used the Lewis Park's free camping area in Wheatland many times. There are both RV and tent sites in this city owned park and the RV sites even have electricity. There's a place for donations and we always put something in the kitty. Don't stay the 4th of July: the town teenagers tend to be a bit loud. -- GARY

Reader Charles Hamilton added that there are about a dozen sites with 30 amp RV hookups available. Charles warned, though, of loud teenagers during summer nights. He said there is a free dump station, and showers (for a fee) at the park swimming pool.