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.

Wyoming's Big Show - The Sweetwater Fair (first week in Aug)

Wyoming's Big Show - The Sweetwater Fair (first week in Aug)

Experience fun, food and Wyoming's best at Wyoming's Big Show, a community celebration and gathering place featuring an extensive variety of exciting family orientated events. Visitors will be treated to carnival rides, educational exhibits, intricate handicrafts from talented local artisans, a diverse selection of delicious food and nightly concerts. Wyoming's Big Show features contests for the whole family ,various daily attractions, livestock shows and more. There's something for everyone.

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Western Wyoming Community College Dinosaur Exhibit

Western Wyoming Community College Dinosaur Exhibit

You can see complete full-sized dinosaur skeletons (casts) at Western Wyoming Community College. A Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and other species are on display.

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge has a diverse wildlife scene. Canadian geese have nested along the river for centuries. A variety of ducks, including mallards, teal, pintails, and gadwalls nest on the refuge each year. Sandhill cranes, coots, shorebirds and birds of prey are abundant. Five nesting colonies of great blue herons are located on the refuge. During the dry summer, sage grouse can be seen making their way to the river for water. Pronghorns frequent the entire refuge but are most often seen on the desert uplands. Mule deer are common residents and a few moose feed in the brush and forested river bottoms. Coyotes, red fox, beavers, muskrats, badgers and rabbits also live in the refuge.

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Family Recreation Center

Family Recreation Center

Lots of family fun! Water slides, wading pools, lap pools and splash zones.

3900 Sweetwater Drive              
Rock Springs WY 82901
Phone: 307-352-1440

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Community Parks

Community Parks

Rock Springs has many enjoyable family friendly parks.
You will find everything from water slides, soccer fields, zip line to splash parks, rc cars and a great dog park nearby.

Fort Bridger

Fort Bridger

Fort Bridger is one of the longest continuously occupied sites in Wyoming. In 1843, fur trapper turned trader, Jim Bridger, built this fort with his partner, Louis Vasquez. The fur traders and their wives provided needed supplies to emigrants bound for Oregon, Utah and California. In 1853 the fort became the property of the Mormon Church. In 1857, Brigham Young ordered the post burned to the ground during the "Utah" or "Mormon" War. In 1857, the military became the owners of the fort and staffed the outpost until 1890. Fort Bridger is in the beautiful Black's Fork Valley. It is an oasis in the desert. By stopping at Fort Bridger, you can see the Pony Express and Stage Station where Mark Twain and Horace Greeley dined. You can also tour intact buildings constructed by the military and see a reconstruction of Bridger's Trading Post. The trading post is open daily as is the fort museum.