Local Area Attractions Near Rock Springs / Green River KOA Journey

Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop

Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop

Take a scenic drive through the high desert of southern Wyoming, where wild horses roam free.

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Pilot Butte Historic Trail Overlook

Pilot Butte Historic Trail Overlook

Check out Pilot Butte, a mid-19th century landmark surrounded by historic pioneer trails. Interpretive signs line the trails, including the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Pony Express Route and California National Historic Trail.

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Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Flaming Gorge Reservoir

The Flaming Gorge reservoir provides varied recreational activities such as powerboating, waterskiing, camping, parasailing, rafting, swimming and fishing from boats or shore. The lake is famous for its trophy trout fishing (up to 40 pounds/18kg), and for the beautiful red rock mountains rising around it. Below the lake, the Green River is renowned for trout fishing and rafting. Neither a permit nor a commercial guide are required for rafting, and rented rafts are available nearby. The recreation area also offers many campgrounds and hiking areas. The trails wind through meadows, tree-covered slopes, and mountain peaks above timberline.

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Historic Green River

Historic Green River

Green River was a vital crossroads in the development of the western frontier. The city is rich in western history and served as a stopover for both the Overland Stage Line and the Pony Express. In addition, several major emigrant trails passed nearby, including the Oregon, California, Mormon and Cherokee trails. With the arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1868, Green River was firmly established as a major western destination and railroad buffs still enjoy a visit to the working railroad today. Near downtown is Expedition Island National Historic Site - where John Wesley Powell began his famous explorations for the Green River.

Today, Green River offers a fun and relaxing environment for fishing, floating or swimming!

Killpecker Dune Field

Killpecker Dune Field

Killpecker Dune Field features an off-road vehicle area for off-road enthusiasts. A series of dirt and gravel roads loop through the area north and east of Rock Springs. This is a land of ancient volcanos and modern herds of wild horses and desert elk. Petroglyphs carved in the rocks of White Mountain tell of the passage of groups of prehistoric Native Americans while historic coal mines and stage stations reflect the passage of recent folk.

Local Area Recreation Near Rock Springs / Green River KOA Journey

Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing

World-class trout fishing at nearby Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Motocross Racing

Motocross Racing

Sweetwater County Events Complex offers one of the finest motocross speedways in the nation.

Fossil Hunting

Fossil Hunting

Shell fossils are found in great abundance on trail above campground.

Wild Horse Viewing

Wild Horse Viewing

Red Desert is home to numerous bands of wild horses.