Keystone Ranger Station
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: LARAMIE, WY, WY
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open 11 months of the year, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities in all seasons. The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District, and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of the cabin while adding a few modern amenities, such as electricity.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic cabin in Medicine Bow National Forest offering unique lodging with modern amenities and access to diverse recreational opportunities including biking, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti, Bald Eagle, and various birds including American White Pelican and Western Tanager documented in the area
Insider tips for Keystone Ranger Station: Book early—federal campground with limited availability Access via Highway 130 west to State Highway 11 toward Albany, then Forest Service Road 542, 8 miles west of Albany Historic cabin location preserves original Keystone Ranger District headquarters character
Skip Keystone Ranger Station if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You cannot tolerate maintenance issues—reviews mention slow drains and broken window glass. You prefer year-round availability—seasonal operations May through October.
Best time to visit Keystone Ranger Station: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Winter — Cabin open 11 months per year; winter sports available.
Nearby campgrounds: Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower (LARAMIE, WY), Rob Roy Campground (Laramie, WY), Pelton Creek (Laramie, WY), Lake Owen (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Keystone Ranger Station
Cell signal at Keystone Ranger Station (LARAMIE, 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.
Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open 11 months of the year, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities in all seasons. The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District, and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of the cabin while adding a few modern amenities, such as electricity.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability
Access via Highway 130 west to State Highway 11 toward Albany, then Forest Service Road 542, 8 miles west of Albany
Historic cabin location preserves original Keystone Ranger District headquarters character
Official operating season for the campground
Cabin open 11 months per year; winter sports available
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Laramie, take Highway 130 west, then State Highway 11 to Albany, WY. The cabin is in the old Keystone Work Center, located 8 miles west of Albany, on Forest Service Road 542. Once on site, it will be the eastmost structure of the three, furthest from the entry road. Please use the northern door that does not have a large porch. In the winter, access to the cabin is 8 miles by snowmobile, skiing, or snowshoeing from the Albany Snowmobile Parking Lot.
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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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