"Glendo State Park is a public recreation area surrounding Glendo Reservoir on the North Platte River in Platte and Converse counties in Wyoming in the United States. The state park is located near the town of Glendo, about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of the city of Douglas. The park offers 45 miles (72 km) of mountain bike trails, multiple camping areas totaling more than 500 campsites, plus fishing and other water activities with the reservoir producing several state record-size fish. The park is managed by the Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites." (Taken from Wikipedia)
Those are the main brush strokes. Ton of land out here for all your recreational needs. Boating, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, tanning, biking, or just wanting to be away from civilization? This is your spot! We only stayed for two days but I would certainly come back for an entire week to see and do more.
Our group of four included three dogs and the views and campsites were very spacious. Probably the best scenic aspect other than the nearby Dam overlook was the beach. From volleyball to swimming, rafting, and lounging it was such a departure from the Wyoming highway. A secret little oasis in a shaded grove spreading out to a sandy private of private beach. They even have camping in this edge of the park with RV spots and some prefab housing.
Easy to get here directly off I-25 and from Denver or Cheyenne it's an easy drive in the 2-4 hour range. You'll pass some fun state park adjacent concessions on your way in. Grocery, liquor, ice cream and burgers. Don't see why you wouldn't want to stay on site but If you extend your stay abs need more peanut butter or ice it's available within ten minutes.
The railroad runs through adjacent to the park so that may be an annoyance for some. Camping or RV spots away from the rail exist but only in a few spots. If this will take you away from your recharging in nature zen check the map carefully and book an appropriate site. Otherwise I'd give this location high praise. Great for veterans as well as casual or entry level camping. Car camp, tent camp, RV and enjoy yourself! read more