Sandstone Cabin

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SARATOGA, WY, WY

Price: From $125 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sandstone Cabin is located beside State Highway 70 in the Sierra Madre Range. The cabin is nestled among beautiful aspen trees, and is frequented by moose, elk, and bears. The cabin features propane lights, heat, a propane stove and refrigerator, in addition to offering limited solar power.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Sandstone Cabin offers a unique experience nestled among aspen trees in the Sierra Madre Range with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for moose, elk, and bears. The cabin sleeps 5-6 people with propane heat, lights, stove, refrigerator, and limited solar power.

Wildlife alert: Moose, elk, bears, mule deer, yellow-bellied marmots, snowshoe hares, western tanagers, downy woodpeckers, flammulated owls, broad-tailed hummingbirds, and wandering garter snakes

Insider tips for Sandstone Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights during the reservation season Cabin sleeps 5-6 people with queen bed plus 2 bunks, ideal for families

Skip Sandstone Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only. You prefer established campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Sandstone Cabin: Mid-June to Late October — Official reservation window with maximum 14 consecutive nights allowed. May through October — Full campground operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Lost Creek Campground (Wy) (WY), Jack Creek Crew Quarters (SARATOGA, WY), Jack Creek Campground (Wy) (saratoga, WY), Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site (SARATOGA, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sandstone Cabin

Cell signal at Sandstone Cabin (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.

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SARATOGA, WY, WY★ 4.4 (12 reviews)From $125/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sandstone Cabin is located beside State Highway 70 in the Sierra Madre Range. The cabin is nestled among beautiful aspen trees, and is frequented by moose, elk, and bears. The cabin features propane lights, heat, a propane stove and refrigerator, in addition to offering limited solar power.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer established campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights during the reservation season

Cabin sleeps 5-6 people with queen bed plus 2 bunks, ideal for families

Best: Mid-June to Late October

Official reservation window with maximum 14 consecutive nights allowed

Best: May through October

Full campground operating season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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, elk, bears, mule deer, yellow-bellied marmots, snowshoe hares, western tanagers, downy woodpeckers, flammulated owls, broad-tailed hummingbirds, and wandering garter snakes

Location

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Getting there →

From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on State Highway 70, approximately 26 miles to the Sandstone Work Center. Turn right into Work Center compound and the Sandstone Cabin will be located on your left. From Baggs, Wyoming, travel east on State Highway 70, approximately 32 miles to the Sandstone Work Center, which will be located on the north side of the highway (left). The Sandstone Cabin is located on the left. Access to Sandstone is entirely on paved roads, including the circle driveway withi

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sandstone Cabin cost per night?+
Sandstone Cabin costs $125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sandstone Cabin open?+
Sandstone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sandstone Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sandstone Cabin?+
Sandstone Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sandstone Cabin?+
Sandstone Cabin 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 Sandstone Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sandstone Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sandstone Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sandstone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$125 /night★ 4.4 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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