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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/keystone-ranger-station to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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LARAMIE, WY, WY★ 4.7 (12 reviews)From $150/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
ToiletsFlush toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

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 cannot tolerate maintenance issues—reviews mention slow drains and broken window glass✕ You prefer year-round availability—seasonal operations May through October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Best: Winter

Cabin open 11 months per year; winter sports available

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Wapiti, Bald Eagle, and various birds including American White Pelican and Western Tanager documented in the area

Location

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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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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Keystone Ranger Station cost per night?+
Keystone Ranger Station costs $150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Keystone Ranger Station open?+
Keystone Ranger Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Keystone Ranger Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Keystone Ranger Station?+
Keystone Ranger Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Keystone Ranger Station?+
Keystone Ranger Station 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 Keystone Ranger Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Keystone Ranger Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Keystone Ranger Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Keystone Ranger Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

MBRTB Outdoor Safety and EthicsMBRTB Forest OrdersWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentWyoming Off-Road Vehicle ProgramWyoming Office of Tourism
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$150 /night★ 4.7 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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