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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official reservation window with maximum 14 consecutive nights allowed
Full campground operating season
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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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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