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Family owned and operated since 1936, Phillips RV Park is conveniently located off of Exit 6 on I-80 and open April through October each year.

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Family Owned and Operated Since 1936

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a business with only your family? How about running a family business for 80 years together? The Phillips family has owned, managed and operated Phillips RV Park by themselves for just that, 80 years. Over those 80 years, Phillips RV Park has physically changed; but the families desire to stick together and create a lasting impression on their customers has not.

In the spring of 1936 Phillips Camp and Sinclair Service was established in Evanston Wyoming by Bona Elbert and Maggie Phillips. That winter Bona Elbert Phillips passed away leaving Maggie Phillips with 5 kids to raise and a business to run. At this time gas cost $0.19 per gallon, and ethyl cost $0.21 per gallon. Besides offering gas services, there were 7 trailer spaces, tent camping and 11 cabins with adjacent open garages available to customers traveling the Lincoln Highway. Customers shared a community bath and shower house with running well water.
By 1945 the gas station was removed and it was renamed Phillips Cabins. At this time, cabins rented for $1.25 per night or $1.50 with linens. The rooms were heated with coal stoves and because there was no running water, water had to be carried to the rooms. Trailer spaces rented for $0.25 per night.
In 1947, the name was changed to Phillips Motel and Trailer Park, when 6 of the cabins were moved to the front of the property with the other 5 cabins and the garages were then turned into motel rooms making a total of 15. Electricity, heating and water were installed into the rooms and individual bathrooms were added, making them more modern.
In 1955 Maggie Phillips’ son Ranold Phillips married Joyce Guild and became manager of the business; throughout the following years, their 3 daughters became involved with the business, until they graduated from high school. Also in the late 50's is when colored TV’s were added to all the rooms and a laundry building was built with a ringer washer and one dryer. Later on 3 washers and a dryer was installed.
In 1968, 28 full hook-up spaces were added. At this time the charge for a room with 1 bed was $4.50 per night and a room with 2 beds were $8.00 per night.
During the Oil Boom in the late 70’s and early 80’s prices for a trailer space were raised to $8.00 per night and monthly/weekly rates were offered; and a small playground was added. Highway signs were installed on both ends of town.
In 1982 the present day restroom/shower/laundry building was built.
By 1985, the motel rooms were torn down and the name changed to Phillips RV Park. 17 additional full hook up spaces were then added. During the late 80’s, the old laundry room was turned into an Internet room for customers.
Underground sprinklers were installed in 1990, to replace above ground irrigation pipe for watering the large areas of lawn.
In 1992 the park office was enlarged and re-modeled.
In the early 2000’s cable TV, wireless Internet and a new playground was installed. Over the course of 8 years more than 300 cottonwood trees were cut down due to old age and disease. As cottonwoods were cut down, new trees were planted.
In 2013 a new face to our sign out front and a new highway sign was installed.
For 31 years, Darla Phillips, a third generation family member, manages the business and is now being helped by her two children Courtney and Brian. Phillips RV Park now has 56 full hook-up RV spaces with the family constantly looking for improvements. Recent projects have included installing more underground sprinkler systems, improving the dog run and building a waterfall from scratch.

From 1936 to 2016 the Phillips family has worked together. Every year the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation Phillips family members strive to improve and maintain Phillips RV Park, as well as welcome every customer. In 80 years, Phillips RV Park has seen many changes since it first opened its doors; what will the future hold for this family legacy?

During the 2016 season Phillips RV Park will be celebrating their 80th Anniversary. Stop by and help us celebrate our 80th year! Planned activities will be held every Friday throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing you!

To make a reservation or if you have any questions please contact us by phone 1-800-349-3805 or email [email protected].
You can also visit our website for more information www.phillipsrvpark.com

Address: 225 Bear River Dr, Evanston, WY 82930, USA
Phone: (307) 789-3805
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State: Wyoming
City: Evanston
Zip Code: 82930


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Reviews
Not what we expected from the reviews and pictures online. Not exactly easy to find. Park was pretty empty and we were given a super awkward pull-through spot to get into. Frighteningly close to a railway line. I thought the train was going to come through our trailer. Very accommodating after we woke up to a flat and thought we'd miss our checkout time, but didn't offer any help. It's the little things that make a difference.
7 years ago (23-03-2018)
Just overnight. Very sweet little park! All sites are pull through. Trees are very healthy. Grass is maintained. Nice little playground! I think I saw a dog spot. All utilities worked well. The welcome said high water pressure. I didnt find cable but i didn't look too hard either.
7 years ago (29-04-2018)
Really pretty park, lots of trees and we'll kept. Family owned for decades. Today upon arrival they were pruning trees. Light noise, which we don't mind. Gravel and grass. Well kept and clean. $38 per night, discounts available. We are here 2 days. Worth the time and money.
8 years ago (12-07-2017)
Lots of trees & shrubbery. Large, grassy, level gravel spaces. Very well-kept & has great water. A little hard to get satellite TV due to trees, but it can be done. RR track behind park by dog walkway is still in use, but didn't keep me up. Management is nice, but they inquire as to your level of Christianity upon check in which I felt was unprofessional.
8 years ago (30-07-2017)
Clean and well separated sites. Many shady sites. Mature park with lots of trees in places. High water pressure, use your regulator. Active train tracks and busy freeway nearby. Good restaurants within easy walking distance.
8 years ago (02-08-2017)
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