Brush Creek Work Center Barrack
Federal campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Location: SARATOGA, WY, WY
Price: From $200 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
The cabin offers an ideal winter playground, with a snowy landscape perfect for recreation. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities. The Brush Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails are made up of loop trails winding through aspen, lodgepole pine stands and reclaimed clear-cuts.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Brush Creek Work Center offers a unique winter recreation destination with groomed cross-country ski trails through aspen and lodgepole pine forests. The location provides access to snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing on a popular route after seasonal highway closures.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Wapiti (elk), and Pronghorn are present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse, Mountain Chickadee, and garter snakes.
Insider tips for Brush Creek Work Center Barrack: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand Check trail grooming frequency before visiting; it depends on weather conditions and equipment availability Plan winter visits after Wyoming Highway Department closes Highway 130 gate, making it a snowmobile corridor
Skip Brush Creek Work Center Barrack if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round access—seasonal operations May through October. You need multiple camping options—only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Brush Creek Work Center Barrack: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. Winter (Nov-Apr) — Described as ideal winter playground with snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing after highway closure.
Nearby campgrounds: Brush Creek Pavilion (Saratoga, WY), South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY), Ryan Park (Saratoga, WY), Lincoln Park Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack
Cell signal at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack (SARATOGA, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The cabin offers an ideal winter playground, with a snowy landscape perfect for recreation. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities. The Brush Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails are made up of loop trails winding through aspen, lodgepole pine stands and reclaimed clear-cuts.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand
Check trail grooming frequency before visiting; it depends on weather conditions and equipment availability
Plan winter visits after Wyoming Highway Department closes Highway 130 gate, making it a snowmobile corridor
Official operating season per verified data
Described as ideal winter playground with snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing after highway closure
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Saratoga, Wyoming, travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the junction of Highway 130 and Highway 230. Turn east on Highway 130 and travel for 12 miles to the Brush Creek Work Center. Turn into the work center and park at the bi-level house. The driveway is plowed to the Brush Creek Barracks.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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