The city of Rawlins sits within Carbon County, holding more than half of the county's residents at 8,221 as of the 2020 United States Census. Named after US General John Aaron Rawlins (1831-1869), the city sits at 6,834 feet, so be prepared for higher altitude while you visit. Its location between Laramie and Rock Springs along I-80 makes it a popular place to travel. US Route 287 also passes through town, making it convenient to take your Rawlins, Wyoming RV Rental north of the city.
Park your camper van and enjoy hundreds of miles of nearby hiking trails across Carbon County, including the moderately-rated 4.7-mile Baby Lake Trail south of the city or the easy-rated 1.7-mile Green Mountain Falls Trail in the same general area. If you want to take in some fishing, try the 14-acre Rawlins Peaking Reservoir for some trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing the North Platte River for brown and rainbow trout east of Rawlins. You can also head indoors and visit the Wyoming Frontier Prison off West Walnut Monday through Thursday. Take a guided tour across the prison grounds, view an exhibit on the current state penitentiary, explore the museum, and visit the gift shop before walking to the old prison cemetery. Rawlins is also home to the Carbon County Museum Tuesday through Saturday. Three galleries separate exhibits into the Main Gallery, the Military Room, and the Garage. The Aspen House Restaurant for American cuisine off of 5th Street when you get hungry. If you want Mexican or Southwest dishes, Rose's Lariat gets high marks, while Anong's Thai Cuisine is a popular choice for its Asian foods.
The nearby Medicine Bow–Routt National Forest covers over two million acres of terrain in Colorado and Wyoming, with diverse geography at elevations between 5,500 and 12,940 feet above sea level. It gets its name from the mountain mahogany used by Native Americans to craft their bows. The forest makes RVshare's Top Picks for its stunning views and diverse wildlife, including various bird species, badgers, deer, elk, moose, and pronghorns. So bring your fifth wheel trailer and enjoy the non-peak fall season, with pleasant temperatures and stunning color changes in September and October. Roosevelt National Forest is one of the best locations for stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, with 183 named peaks, including Arapahoe Peak and South Bald Mountain. This nearby forest covers over 800,000 acres in Colorado and is known for the Peak-to-Peak Highway that crosses the Continental Divide. Several moderate to difficult-rated trails will challenge skilled hikers, including portions of the 3,000-mile-long Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Other popular activities within the forest include flora and fauna identification, fishing, geocaching, nature watching, and star gazing. Roosevelt National Forest allows dispersed camping and has developed sites you can stay at. Another popular destination is the Arapaho National Forest in nearby north-central Colorado. It covers over 700,000 acres of terrain ranging from clear rivers to dense evergreen forests. You can take scenic drives through the woods, enjoy several picnic areas, mountain bike, hike, fish, and camp in this mountainous outdoor setting.
One of Wyoming's best upcoming events is the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo held in nearby Douglas. Plan your excursion for August and enjoy the carnival with games and rides, animal and agricultural displays, competitions, a rodeo, and lots of food.
Near the end of July, load up your travel trailer and head to nearby Cheyenne for the upcoming Cheyenne Frontier Days. Take in the live entertainment, carnival games, rides, food, vendors, and the always popular Daddy of Them All rodeo.
Laramie Jubilee Days makes RVshare's Top Picks for nearby events with roots in celebrating Wyoming statehood this upcoming July. Popular attractions at this week-long event include a carnival, kids' horse show, junior bull riding, a mariachi band, live music, food, vendors, a rodeo, and a fireworks show.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Rawlins, WY, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Rawlins?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Rawlins from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Rawlins?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.