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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/brush-creek-work-center-barrack to be notified when sites open up.

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): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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.

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SARATOGA, WY, WY★ 3.5 (4 reviews)From $200/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: Winter (Nov-Apr)

Described as ideal winter playground with snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing after highway closure

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Shiras Moose, Wapiti (elk), and Pronghorn are present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse, Mountain Chickadee, and garter snakes.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Brush Creek Work Center Barrack cost per night?+
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack costs $200 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Brush Creek Work Center Barrack open?+
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Brush Creek Work Center Barrack have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack?+
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack?+
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Brush Creek Work Center Barrack is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Brush Creek Work Center Barrack open, and what are check-in times?+
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$200 /night★ 3.5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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