Lander City Park

Needed to stop for a night on way to Yellowstone. Pulled in a little before 9:00p on a Thursday night when they had a concert going on in the park. Cars parked everywhere for the concert. But was able to find a spot in the back cul-de-sac right along the stream. Concert shut down by 9:30. By 10:00 it was quiet and we hit the sack. Bathrooms were close by and clean. Limit is three nights by city ordinance. On the Lander City website and via QR code on a sign at the park you can donate to help keep this open.

There were a number of camper vans, and RV trailers already there when we arrived. We were basically parked on the edge of the road and not in an actual camp site with picnic table. There are some spots with picnic tables.

Just a couple of motorhomes and trailers, mainly vans and tents. (grassy area for tents). Entrance by continuing down 3rd St (or turning onto) into the park. There are more areas to park than you think, Campendium says 7 sites, but there were at least 20 on a Saturday night.. I see RVs right at the entrance sign lot, then there is a center section that looks to be the end, then another section if you keep going to the obvious end. I parked looking at the brook. One set of flush but basic bathrooms in center section. Landers is a good place to ride your bike or walk. I rode bike to Safeway and Mr D grocery, which is close, local, large and friendly. Trees for shade or sun. Feels like a safe area.

Just a couple of motorhomes and trailers, mainly vans and tents. (grassy area for tents). Entrance by continuing down 3rd St (or turning onto) into the park. There are more areas to park than you think. I see RVs right at the entrance sign lot, then there is a center section that looks to be the end, then another section if you keep going to the obvious end. I parked looking at the brook. One set of flush but basic bathrooms in center section. Landers is a good place to ride your bike or walk. I rode bike to Safeway and Mr D grocery, which is local large and friendly. Trees for shade or sun. Feels like a safe area.

We camped here one night at the end of June. It is just a parking lot by the river, with plenty of room for Tents, RV space is somewhat limited so arrive early. Two restrooms that were OK, the women's in the one closest to us was very clean, men's was not so much so. But overall, I was glad to have them. It is dry camping in town, I would stay there again. It is great for overnight.

We needed one night on our way through. This was perfect for that. It was pretty full when we got there around 6 pm. Buy 9 it was packed. But everyone was respectful and quiet.
There are picnic tables, BBQs, garbage cans, and bathrooms, no showers. Three night max stay.
Big rig friendly if you get there early enough to maneuver around. We are a 41 foot 5th wheel.

There are dozens of spots here. I'm not sure it would ever fill up except for weekends. I came mid-week around 10pm and there were a LOT of spaces left, but there were also a LOT of campers. The further back into the park you drive the more it feels like hippy central, which was kinda fun (and I'm not a hippy). The bathroom is basic, there is water, there is a nice park and tenting area, and there is a nice event pavilion and a stage. It's a very nice park. The only negative is that if you are looking for back country camping, this ain't it. No fire rings and only a few picnic tables. The river is very close and you'll hear that as you go to sleep.

This park is awesome. I subtracted one star because GPS took us on a wild goose chase but once we got directions the old fashioned way (we asked someone) no problem finding a spot to camp in. The creek is running high and right outside the door so should be some sweet dreams. Here are the easy direction: from downtown Lander Main St , turn on 5th st headed south, turn on Fremont st heading east, turn back south on city park drive. Drive past the ball fields and don’t worry, there is room to turn around. Fine your spot😃

First obviously this is well know from camping websites based on the number of people in and out. It for sure has that city park feel since your by the picnic area, baseball fields and tennis courts. When you first look around you will probably get that, humm this is a little questionable. Upon arrival go by the office and past the ball fields take a right and it circles around to the camp area, no designated sites, better to get there by 4 pm or it may be tough to fit in. Bathroom is an open park bathroom with metal toilets and a sink. Website says there is water, but there isn’t water for an rv. Just water at the bathroom sink where you can fill a container.
Offset to all this is convenient to town, free for three nights. We had no issues. Would stay again.
Visit the pioneer museum in town, it’s great, full of area history. Sink canyon only 6 miles and South pass area about 30 miles. Gannet grill had great salads and lander brewing was a decent local brew.

The people of Lander are proud of this park. It is they only place they will tell you to camp. No formal sites, just puck a place to put your tent. Close to the creek, which was running very high (2023) so probably a bit noisier than normal. That's OK, as it drowns out the city noise. I was a little uncomfortable with how informal some people were in walking through your campsite. Overall a pretty good experience