Desert camping in Wyoming

Monumental landscapes, epic outdoor adventures, and a taste of the Wild West await in Wyoming.

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Popular camping styles for Wyoming

Community favorites in Wyoming

Public campgrounds in Wyoming

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Belle Fourche River Campground

53 sites · RVs, Tents In Devils Tower National Monument

It does not get any better than this campground! Our favorite place to be in the Tetons - along with the Lawrence S Rockefeller preserve and enjoying a beer on the back deck of the Jackson Lake Lodge.

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Lizard Creek Campground

60 sites · RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park

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Jenny Lake Campground

59 sites · RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park: a place where the mountains meet the sky and allow them to intermingle for a lifetime.

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Signal Mountain Campground

81 sites · RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park

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Colter Bay Campground

346 sites · RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park

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Meeks Cabin Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The stars in the Tetons are outstanding!

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Gros Ventre Campground

300 sites · RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park

Upper Marsh Creek Boating Site

1 site In Ashley National Forest

Buckboard South

1 site In Ashley National Forest

9 top desert campgrounds in Wyoming

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Ten Sleep Brewing Co.

17 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Ten Sleep, WY

Our Brewery is located in a field next to Signal Butte, a beautiful red cliff at the base of the Big Horn Mountains in Ten Sleep Wyoming. We are surrounded by beautiful vistas! Our talented Brewers make some of the best beer in the state! Each small camp site offers a shaded picnic table per site, nearby port a potties, access to limited brewery wifi with incredible vistas all around. A very unique and beautiful brewery camping experience! Please note! It is important to look at each sites description when booking as some sites accommodate different sized camping rigs. Also please note we are located next to a Red Vista RV park. If you turn to soon you will be at Red Vista RV park which has concrete pads. SOOOO if you are at the concrete pads you are in the wrong spot. Check in at Brewery upon arrival. If you love to climb and experience the outdoors this is your place. Rich in history, this ranching town was the halfway point—or ten “sleeps”—between two major Sioux Indian camps. Surrounded by working sheep and cattle farms, today’s Ten Sleep, with a permanent population of only 260 is a fun detour for those on the way to Yellowstone National Park, and to the nearby Bighorn National Forest. Ten Sleep is so close to the Bighorn Mountains that you can’t see them from most places in town—the striking reddish-hued foothills block the view. But you can’t help taking in Ten Sleep Canyon, which rises into the mountains starting about six miles east of town and has grown in the past couple of decades into one of America’s top summer climbing destinations, with more than 800 climbing routes! Our guests also love staying with us! "Camping at a brewery was so convenient for us. The beer was super tasty and it was awesome that all we had to do was walk to our tent afterwards. And it was supercool to spot some pronghorn antelope right on the property." July 19th, 2025 requires tickets to Jalan Crossland Concert to book camping and Labor Day weekend requires ticket purchases to the Wyoming Singer Song Writer Finals Festival to book camping.

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See #Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne

272 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Cheyenne, WY

Rustic Ranchette on the Wyoming Plains Simple, no-fuss camping for RVs, tents, buses, vans, and car campers. Electric sites (110/20 AMP) available, plus unique stays: 🤠 CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS 👉 Last Chance Camp ⬅️⬅️ Book early and rest easy! 🚀 Reservations open on Valentine's Day. Book directly ⬆️⬆️or see "event listings" below ⬇️⬇️ 🔥 22-ft Tipi Rental – Warm, furnished, sleeps 2-8. 🐴 Horsebox Renovation – Super cozy, always a guest favorite. 🌵 All outdoor stays are pet-friendly at Last Chance Camp, Cheyenne! just keep those dogs leashed and please do your share of doo doo duty. Enjoy a large community kitchen, port-a-pot, and seasonal outdoor shower (Oct–June can freeze). Gather at the firepit, connect over WiFi (Verizon/Sprint), and roam the hidden labyrinth, prairie land, and farm life with horses, chickens, and Brandon—the ranch dog who’ll probably greet you! 🏕️ Self-Sufficient Camping – Be Prepared No office on-site. Pick a spot & message Christine when you arrive/depart. No dump station or hookups. This is primitive boondocking. Deep well water available. No sewage/greywater dumping—$500 fine. Quiet generators only (60 dB max). Off by 9 PM, on at 7 AM. 📍 Location & Check-In 📍 2 miles east of I-25 / Exit 16 (Search: Tractor Supply, Cheyenne, WY) 🕛 Check-in: 12 PM - 2 AM | Check-out: Around 12 PM (flexible). Late arrivals okay, but no calls after 9 PM. Look for the orange house with 16 solar panels. 🎯 Local Highlights 22 miles to Kurt Gowdy State Park – Hike, kayak, explore Hidden Falls. Vedauwoo (Vee-dah-voo) – Breathtaking rock formations & trails. The Bunk House Bar & Grill – Classic Western dining & live music. Downtown Cheyenne (7 miles) – State Capitol, Rib & Chop House, breweries. 2.5 miles to The Little Bear / The Brand Bar – Local beef & brews! ❄️ Winter Camping & Other Room Rentals 🛌🛌 Guesthouse shower 🚿 available: $5 (towels/soap) or $3 (bring your own). More stays? Guesthouse rooms & Super Cute horsebox renovation available. Find us on the app that starts with A & ends with B. 😉or ⬆️⬆️ Let's make it a great stay! Christine & Steve Johnson

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Jim Moss Arena Campground

24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Riverton, WY

JMA Campground is located about 15 minutes west of Riverton, Wyoming. Outstanding views of the Wind River Mountain Range and the Owl Creek Mountain Range. We do not have trees or green grass - bring your own shade. LOL We have 30 and 50 amp RV sites (each site has water) along with primitive tent sites. Amenities at the park include WiFi, fire pits, firewood, shower and restroom facilities, picnic areas, trash services and a RV dump station available for $15. Visitors can take advantage of the various outdoor activities such as basketball, hiking, biking and stargazing. Our campers enjoy our quiet solitude - we're not located along a busy noisy highway! Jim and I established our place in 1983. We produced team ropings and barrel racing jackpots for nearly 40 years - we no longer produce rodeo events (due to health). In 2017, we decided to share our property with campers - we have cherished each and every moment - we have made so many friends! From the JMA Campground, it is 50 miles to Thermopolis (hot springs, whitewater rafting, fishing, buffalo, dinosaur museum, etc.); 60 miles to the National Military Museum in Dubois; 130 miles to the South Entrance of Grand Teton National Park; 45 miles to Lander; 70 miles to South Pass City - many other local attractions.

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Happy Valley Dry Camping

50 sites · Tents10 acres · Cheyenne, WY

Our 10 acre property is in the heart of the Happy Valley area of Cheyenne, Wyoming, just a few miles from Curt Gowdy National Park. Scenic views of Table Rock Mountain and surrounding mountainous and prairie landscape make for a unique Wyoming experience. Enjoy the sunshine most days of the year and the often dark, clear skies showing off the beautiful stars. It is very quiet at night throughout the year as we are 15 minutes (on clear roads) from the hustle and bustle of downtown Cheyenne. We have farm animals on site including a rooster which adds to the ambience of this

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High Heaven

4 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Evanston, WY

Welcome to Big Sky Country with fabulous sunrises and sunsets everyday. My 35 acres sit at 7500 ft elevation with 360-degree views for miles around, including view of the snow-capped Uintas. No neighbors (unless you count the occasional cattle or sheep as it is open range). Starry skies, red cliffs, sage seas, junipers, howling coyotes: the Wild West at its best. Pull in your RV or pitch a tent. Lots to see and do in the area. The Piedmont ghost town and kilns are 15 minutes away. The majestic Uinta mountains are 30 minutes to the southeast on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Check out the local bison herd (including its famous white bison) at Bear River State Park in Evanston. While there, walk around the Historic Depot Area and the Union Pacific Roundhouse and Railyards further to the west. The downtown stretch along Main St. is step back in time and the site of our local brewery (Suds). Up the road on I-80 is historic Fort Bridger. Fishing available at local reservoirs and Bear River.

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Big Quiet Cowboy Camping

31 sites · Lodging450 acres · Powell, WY

Witness nature in all her splendor at our unique campground at the base of Heart Mountain. Big Quiet Camping provides a campsite for you to pitch your tent. You provide the tent, sleeping bag, pillow and gear; we provide a rugged cowboy camping experience including outhouse, tent shower, hammocks to stargaze by, fresh drinking water and an outdoor cooked breakfast. WARNING: You may want to stay longer!Big Quiet Camping is a real, western camping experience. Please be fully aware that you are coming to immerse yourself in true Rocky Mountain camping experience. We also offer a full day of horseback ride in the Washakie Wilderness includes a backcountry cooked lunch, it is a trip of a lifetime. Our Location is just 3 miles east of one of Wyoming most studied geological anomalies Heart Mountain. Big Quiet Camping lies within the center of a 450 Organic acres of Common Ground Farms. This farm is one of the only USDA certified organic Farms in the state of Wyoming, and is also home to Rocky Mountain Organic Meats.The LandGaze across thousands acres of beautiful grassland and sagebrush and witness the natural wonders that brought many Native Americans to Heart Mountain to harness its healing energy. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a Cowboy or Native American camping experience then come to Big Quiet Camping. Enjoy the big starry skies, untamed lands and the rich cultural history of the Bighorn Basin. Your children will enjoy the Family Adventure of sleeping outside under the stars and planets of the Milky Way. And at the same learn about food and where it comes along with the effort it takes to raise food and process it.Restrooms - Our Restrooms are similar to Restrooms in the National Forest. Well ventilated Mens and Womens Outhouse.Showers - Our on demand hot water Shower is located in a 10'x 10' cedar floor Wall Tent within our camping area. Activities - They say the best part of camping is sitting around the campfire at night; Wide open skies above you, the sound of coyotes howling in the distance. That stuff is real, not just fiction made up in spaghetti westerns, and that's why we have built a communal fire pit. Come on down and bring your harmonica, ukulele, guitar, djembe, or dobro!If staying up late and burning the midnight oil around the fire isn't your thing there are numerous other activities on the ranch to partake in. We have a horseshoe pit, numerous hiking and mountain bike trails nearby, and you can also take a tour of the ranch and learn a little bit about where our nation's food really comes from.

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Thermop Stop

2 sites · RVs8 acres · Thermopolis, WY

Built to be a getaway, but not too far away!

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Western Hills Campground

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Rawlins, WY

Our campground has been family-owned for over 15 years. My husband Jered and I purchased the campground from our Aunt and Uncle in 2019. We have big visions and improvements planned. It is fun to see them all coming together. We are a high desert location so not many natural trees and greens right where we are however with each season we have planted more trees and created more green space. We are excited to be welcoming guests to stay with us! Tents, RVs, and cabins are all available. Any special requests please feel free to ask we will do our best to make it happen. Learn more about this land: Welcome, all! Be our guest, pitch your tent or pull in your RV. • Clean Restrooms • • Hot, Private, Immaculate Showers • • Outdoor Fun for all ages 18 Hole Miniature Golf, Outdoor Foosball, Checker Table, Corn Hole, Playground, Horseshoe Pit, Picnic areas, and Dog Parks. • Gift Shop • Beer & Beverages • Laundry Facilities - 6 Washers, 6 Dryers • Coin

Turquoise Traveler's Haven

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Laramie, WY

Welcome to Turquoise Traveler's Haven, a remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on 2.5 acres with mountain views. Perfect for travelers with trailers, snowmobilers, or horse owners, it features a ample parking, and place to overnight horses and pets. Hook up your camper to water and electricity, and enjoy the pet-friendly open space. Whether passing through or seeking a peaceful retreat, this is your ideal stopover, conveniently located near I-25 and US HW 287 in Laramie. In the house, you'll find a cozy, warm and stylish interior with modern amenities. The master bedroom includes a bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom has its own separate bathroom with a shower and toilet. The living area features a large TV, WiFi, and comfortable furnishings, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, microwave, toaster, Bosch washer/dryer, and coffee makers for your morning brew. A desk provides a great workspace, while the dining table invites you to enjoy home-cooked meals. Step outside and take in the view and historic area. The property is pet-friendly for your dogs. For travelers with trailers, snowmobilers, or horse owners, the property offers ample space for parking, gatherings, or even overnighting your horses. The camper hookup includes a water spigot and electrical connection, making it convenient for extended stays. Tent camping is also an option, adding to the versatility of this unique spot. Beyond the property, explore the history of Fort Sanders with a nearby historical building. For a unique dining experience, visit the Cavalryman Restaurant, offering a taste of local history and cuisine. Conveniently located near I-25 and US HW 287, Turquoise Traveler's Haven is your perfect stopover for relaxation, adventure, and a touch of history. Whether you’re passing through or seeking a peaceful retreat, this turquoise treasure has everything you need for a memorable stay.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Grand Teton National Park

Kelly, Wyoming

Devils Tower is a great place to look at the stars!

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Devils Tower National Monument

Hulett, Wyoming

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Levan, Utah

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Ashley National Forest

Whiterocks, Utah

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Desert camping in Wyoming guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking to experience the stunning beauty of the desert terrain in Wyoming, we've got you covered. With over 500 options available in Wyoming with a desert landscape, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Looking for some recommendations? Check out the Ranch Camping Hot Spot in Cheyenne with 363 reviews, the Ten Sleep Brewing Co. with 311 reviews, or the Big Quiet Cowboy Camping with 246 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash disposal, and potable water, and engage in exciting activities such as boating, horseback riding, and off-roading (OHV). The average price per night is $30, with options as low as $18. Happy camping!