We landed this afternoon at Ely KOA Journey, pretty much right in the middle of Nevada, elevation, 6500 ft. This is just a stop-over for a night, but it really is a nice campground. We plan to drive around this after and check out the town.
From here we're heading north to Idaho. Our first stop is a place called Anderson Camp. We plan to spend a couple of days there so we can check out Shoshone Falls and what's left of Twin Falls
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Part of our trip included taking my sister Sandy and her Husband Charles from their daughter Anna’s home in Boise, to one of their other daughter’s (Carrie) graduation from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. As they were in a hurry to get from one place to the other, this only gave me a single night stop over somewhere in Wyoming. I chose Rawlins because it was about two-thirds of the way and I chose the Red Desert Rose because of its 1960’s quirky sign.
As it turned out, the Campground was great. Not much to look at, but the most friend staff ever. We were escorted to our site and then offered a courtesy car. This was a first. They said that there was no need to disconnect our dinghy, we should use their SUV. I disconnected the car anyway because my sister and her husband took off early the next morning to get to an award ceremony for their daughter. Later we walked into Rawlins and had some really good Tai food.
If you reserve a site with a full hookup, you are pretty much set to be in one particular row. The campground was far from full, but that row was. So, I opted for a site without a septic connection in a better location for me. The next morning, for a couple of bucks, I was able to slide into one of the empty sites and dump my tanks. I will return to the campground again and will recommend it based on how friendly the staff was. Plus, I liked the quirkiness of the place.
WELCOME TO RED DESERT ROSE CAMPGROUND!
Your "Home Away from Home" in the
bustling little town of Rawlins, Wyoming
Experience the difference a family-owned campground can make, as you explore beautiful Southern Wyoming — where the deer and the antelope really do play!
When you’ve tired of the crowds, come and enjoy the beauty and excitement of Southern Wyoming. From High Desert to Alpine Lakes and Forests, find it all within a day trip from Red Desert Rose Campground.
Looking for housing while employed nearby? Red Desert Rose is an ideal Workforce Housing solution (short or long-term). We're here to ensure you have a great stay… and we're Family
FREE WiFi throughout the campground!
60 Channel Cable TV in designated sites
Sparkling clean Restrooms & FREE Showers with 24-hour access
20/30/50 amp electric and Picnic Tables at all sites
24-hour access to Laundry Facilities
Tent Site BBQ Grills
On-Site Propane
Horseshoes, Mini Golf and Pedal Carts (for a minimal fee)
Covered Group Area w/BBQ and Picnic Tables
Rally Room
Playground
Fenced Puppy Park
Free Coffee in office
Below is a link to the Coast to Coast Campgrounds that we have visited.
P - Premiere D - Deluxe C - Classic GNP - Good Neighbor Park