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Riverside RV Park
Overview
Riverside RV Park offers a peaceful, riverfront setting in the historic town of Kemmerer, Wyoming. It serves as a comfortable home base for travelers exploring the high desert landscapes and unique geological history of southwest Wyoming. The park balances a **natural atmosphere** with essential modern conveniences, making it an ideal choice for those visiting the nearby world-famous fossil beds or simply looking for a quiet stopover during a long road trip. Its scenic position along the water provides a refreshing break from the arid plains.
Location & Surroundings
Situated right on the banks of the **Hams Fork River**, the park provides a scenic backdrop for evening strolls and morning coffee. The surrounding landscape features the rugged beauty of the Wyoming high plains, characterized by wide-open skies and rolling sagebrush hills. Being located conveniently near Highway 189, it offers **easy highway access** for big rigs while remaining quiet enough to enjoy the local birdlife and the gentle sound of the flowing river that winds past the property.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed for practicality and comfort, offering spacious **full hookup sites** that accommodate various rig sizes with both 30 and 50-amp electrical service. Guests have access to essential facilities including clean restrooms, hot showers, and on-site laundry. The sites are generally level and many include **grassy areas and picnic tables**, providing a pleasant space for outdoor dining and relaxation. The park is also pet-friendly, ensuring that your four-legged companions have plenty of space to enjoy the fresh Wyoming air.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw for many visitors is **Fossil Butte National Monument**, where you can explore some of the world's best-preserved ancient fish and plant fossils. Anglers will appreciate the convenience of **blue-ribbon trout fishing** on the Hams Fork River, which is accessible directly from or near the park. History enthusiasts should not miss the J.C. Penney Home and Museum in downtown Kemmerer, which preserves the legacy of the famous department store founder who started his business in this very town.
Who This Park Is Best For
This location is best suited for **outdoor enthusiasts** and history lovers who want an unpretentious and quiet place to stay. It is an excellent choice for **fossil hunters** heading to the local private quarries or travelers needing a reliable and scenic stopover while traversing the state. The park appeals most to those who prefer a laid-back, small-town community feel over the crowded atmosphere of a large-scale commercial resort.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Jenny Frey
Great location to visit the fossil quarries only 30 minutes away. Very accommodating staff. Paved with water , elec, and sewer. No restrooms or showers. Usual for a rural area. But cheaper than usual
Christl Waters
This is an excellent RV park. Very clean. No bathroom facilities.
Richard Strauss
Very nice location in Kemmerer, right along the river and wildlife areas. Sites are long, pull-thru sites that have been paved with full hook-ups. Owner, Gordon, is super nice and friendly, offering assistance in any way. LOVED this little-known area in Wyoming!
Ray Mathews
A quiet place to spend a night or two if you're side by side riding the many forest service/national forest roads in the area or hunting fossils at Fossil Lake. 30/50A hookups, sewer, water and flat, asphalt parking pads make set up a breeze. The spots are a little narrow for slides but you can make them work. Several reviews mentioned the rail line nearby but the trains don't blow the horns because there are no street to rail intersections in town. As the website reads, there are no showers or laundry available. Kemmerer is close and there are several restaurants to choose from and a nice grocery store for supplies. We enjoyed our stay and not only recommend but will stay here again on our next fossil hunting trip.
Mev W
We enjoyed our stay at Riverside. It's tucked away in a neighborhood outside Kemmerer proper, but only minutes away. We had a shady back-in site with the river up a small hill behind us. There are picnic tables and benches along the river behind the back-in sites, but not at individual sites. FHU worked fine. Reservations made online and it was a little confusing on arrival since there's no one in the office. You have to text (calling didn't work) to let them know you're there, then they will call with info. Worked out fine.