Kemmerer, Wyoming, claims fame as JCPenney's birthplace and Fossil Butte National Monument's gateway, where 50-million-year-old fossils lure adventurers. Choose from 18 directory-listed RV parks, starting at $7 a night for wallet-friendly stays amid sagebrush plains. Park your rig here to hike ancient lake beds by day, then grill steaks under star-packed skies.
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307 US Highway 189, Kemmerer, WY 83101
Kemmerer thrives in southwest Wyoming's high desert, anchored by the JCPenney Mother Store on Main Street since 1902. Fossil Butte National Monument towers 10 miles west, its Green River Formation yielding perfectly preserved fish and insects from Eocene lakes. Coal mines carved the town's history, while Aspen Alley glows gold each October, and the Hams Fork River rushes through town for trout fishing.
Fontenelle Creek Campground draws thrifty explorers at $7 per night beside Fontenelle Reservoir, ideal for boaters and hikers chasing solitude. Foothills RV Park supplies WiFi from $35 nightly, suiting digital nomads who need connectivity amid mountain views. Riverside RV Park caters to families with pets, offering WiFi, 50-amp hookups, dump station, and river access starting at $38.
Kemmerer is known for the JCPenney Mother Store on Main Street and Fossil Butte National Monument. Opened in 1902, the store honors founder James Cash Penney's roots in this coal-mining town. The monument, 10 miles west, preserves Eocene-era fossils like complete fish in limestone layers, drawing paleontology fans from across the West.
Find RV parks like Fontenelle Creek Campground, Foothills RV Park, and Riverside RV Park near Kemmerer. Fontenelle Creek sits by the reservoir for budget camping at $7/night. Foothills and Riverside offer WiFi, with Riverside adding 50-amp hookups, dump station, and pet-friendly sites along the Hams Fork River.
Yes, Riverside RV Park explicitly allows pets with WiFi, 50-amp hookups, and a dump station from $38/night. Positioned near the Hams Fork River, it serves as a comfy base for walks with dogs amid Kemmerer's open spaces. Check individual park policies, as many others welcome leashed pets too.