Douglas KOA Journey Blog
Home Of The Jackalope. Camp Close, Hunt Hard & Explore Wyoming From Your Douglas KOA Basecamp.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
I-25 Exit 140: Turn right at light, in a 1/2 mile turn right on Esterbrook Rd and go under I-25. Then take first right on Hwy 91, and go 1.5 miles on left.
From Hwy 59: Go 1/4 mile south of the Shell station, stay in right-hand lane, turn right, then first right on Hwy 91, and go 1.5 miles
From west on I-25: Take Exit 146 and Hwy 96 for 3 miles, at Jct 91 go straight 1 mile, KOA on right.
The jackalope is one of the West's most beloved legends, a curious creature said to be part jackrabbit, part antelope, and all frontier imagination. Stories of the jackalope have been hopping around Wyoming and the surrounding region for generations, adding a playful bit of mystery to the wide-open landscape. With its antlers, speed, and knack for showing up in just enough tall tales to keep people guessing, the jackalope has become a symbol of the humor, storytelling, and larger-than-life spirit of the American West.
In Wyoming, the jackalope holds a special place in local lore, especially in Douglas, which proudly embraces its reputation as the "Home of the Jackalope." Over the years, the legend has become part of the town's identity, drawing travelers who enjoy a little roadside whimsy alongside real Western history. Whether you see the jackalope as a joke, a myth, or a mascot, its charm is in the way it captures the imagination and fits right in with a place where adventure, wildlife, and a good story are always close at hand.
Want to know the story of how the legend came to be? Check out this article about the lore of the jackalope, originally published in the New York Times.
Keep an eye out while you're here; you may just spot a few jackalopes of our own around the property. Our playful touches add a little extra Douglas charm to your stay, serving as a fun nod to the town's legendary spirit and the perfect reminder that at Douglas KOA, a little Wyoming whimsy is always part of the adventure.
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