Pony Soldier RV Park

All reviews are relative to expectations. We were in need of an overnight stop during some severe weather after harvest host had guided us into the wrong city :). As an overnight stop, perfect. The views are nice (could see storm clouds well…spotting potential twisters). Although we could hear the train, I didn’t find it loud at all…didn’t notice it overnight. The campground is pretty quiet (faintly hear the highway traffic in the background during the day). We didn’t use the facilities. The campground seems very well maintained…grass lots are okay, road is well maintained. It was pretty empty during our stay…mostly a few long term campers. Note: they only take cash or check. I give it 4 stars only because it isn’t the best, but a very nice campground.

We needed a place to stay overnight between Scotts Bluff NM and Fort Laramie NHS and this place seemed to fit the bill with full hookups and showers. The sites were over grass and there was a bit of an ant problem but none got in the trailer. The bathrooms were not the cleanest but also not the dirtiest and the shower was adequate. The train comes by quite frequently and always blows its horn as it approaches and crosses an intersection across the highway so be prepared for that ALL NIGHT LONG!

The host/resident/owner was very friendly during check-in and gave us our pick of the remaining spots. The back rows were completely full but only a few in the middle were taken and no one in the front row. There are roosters and chickens in a pen to check out (kids loved them) but this was really just a place to bed down for the night and to take showers in the camper.

I would probably stay here again but you should pass on this place if you are a light sleeper as the train will likely disturb your sleep, several times an hour, all night long.

This is a tough review, the park is the best in the area, but I think it could be better. Upon arrival Tom in the office was friendly and pleasant. Check in was easy, BTW, cash or check only. Tom let me have the pick of sites. All sites were grass but the grass was rough in most sites. While overall level I had to find the right spot in the site to be level. While I find ants in most campgrounds I found more here there elsewhere. I try not to park on any hills and that was difficult here. The hook ups worked well. The driveways were crushed red gravel, smooth and well groomed. Puddles did form during the rain but no big deal. Other reviewers mentioned the freight trains. I heard them too but not too often and not bothersome, but I wear earplugs when I sleep, and I slept well. Short ride to Fort Laramie, nice place to spend an hour or two. Gas a few miles away in downtown Lingle. AT&T wireless service was good, so was camp wifi.

Passing through this area we experienced wheel bearing issues which meant we need to find a harbor in the storm and Pony Soldier Campground welcomed us with open arms and were kind enough to float our stay duration. Full hook ups in a perfect location to visit historic Fort Laramie, the first Wyoming settlement, and turned out to be a very educational and interesting visit detailing the westward immigrant migration.
This campground has many spacious pull through sites with clean bathrooms and showers. There were frequent trains, but easily overlooked given the cleanliness and friendliness of the campground owners. Our overall experience was excellent and we would visit again.

After a breakdown on our way to Huntley, Julie at Pony Soldier was just as friendly as she could be for 2 weary and frustrated RVers. Not only is the area beautiful and spotless, but all sites are pull through and our stress melted away over dinner that very night. I'd absolutely recommend Pony Soldier and please tell Julie that Kathy and Elliot say hello! We'd definitely come back if we were ever in the vicinity. Happy travels!!