Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SARATOGA, WY, WY
Price: From $225 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a large modern facility available for $225 per night from mid-June through late October. This two-story log facility has a fully equipped double kitchen with propane ranges, refrigerators, and sinks. There are bathrooms with showers on both levels.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jack-creek-crew-quarters to be notified when sites open up.
Large modern two-story log facility with fully equipped double kitchen, bathrooms with showers on both levels, and capacity for up to 15 people. Google reviews praise it as a diamond in the rough for group retreats, with one camper noting it's wonderful for family reunions.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Sandhill Crane, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area
Insider tips for Jack Creek Crew Quarters: Book early — federal campground with high demand Plan for limited electricity and water use; facility relies on solar panels Bring your own bedding — not provided at the facility Best suited for group rentals (5 bedrooms, sleeps up to 15)
Skip Jack Creek Crew Quarters if: You need reliable electricity — solar-powered with frequent outages reported. You require running water at all times — limited water availability. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You expect hookups — no hookups available.
Best time to visit Jack Creek Crew Quarters: Mid-June to Late October — Official operating season per RIDB; verified availability window.
Nearby campgrounds: Jack Creek Guard Station (SARATOGA, WY), Jack Creek Campground (Wy) (saratoga, WY), Lost Creek Campground (Wy) (WY), Sandstone Cabin (SARATOGA, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jack Creek Crew Quarters
Cell signal at Jack Creek Crew Quarters (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 Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a large modern facility available for $225 per night from mid-June through late October. This two-story log facility has a fully equipped double kitchen with propane ranges, refrigerators, and sinks. There are bathrooms with showers on both levels.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Plan for limited electricity and water use; facility relies on solar panels
Bring your own bedding
not provided at the facility
Best suited for group rentals (5 bedrooms, sleeps up to 15)
Official operating season per RIDB; verified availability window
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Saratoga, travel west on County Road 500 approximately 16 miles to junction with County Road 405. Stay left and travel 3 miles to the forest boundary. The road changes to Forest Service Road 452. Travel on Forest Service Road 452 for 6.5 miles to Jack Creek Campground and the facility, go approximately 1.5 miles past the campground and the entrance to the crew quarters will be on your left. From Encampment take State Highway 70 west approximately 23 miles to Forest Road 801. Take Forest Roa
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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