Snow Survey Cabin

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

Location: SARATOGA, WY, WY

Price: From $80 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (36 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The Snow Survey Cabin provides visitors with a rustic accommodation on the Snowy Range. The cabin, located just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at nearly 10,000 feet elevation is available for rent year round. This is an excellent cabin to enjoy everything from warm summer evenings to winter snowmachining or cross country skiing.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Rustic cabin accommodation at nearly 10,000 feet on the Snowy Range with propane heat and stove, ideal for summer evenings and winter activities like snowmachining and cross-country skiing. Real campers consistently praise it as cozy, warm, and perfectly positioned for outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Shiras Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, and various birds including Dusky Grouse present in the area

Insider tips for Snow Survey Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Cabin accommodates up to 4 people on two sets of bunk beds with propane heat and solar lights Access via Highway 130 from Saratoga (28 miles total) to Forest Service Road 257

Skip Snow Survey Cabin if: You require full hookups - this cabin has no hookups. You prefer modern amenities - this is rustic accommodation.

Best time to visit Snow Survey Cabin: Winter — Excellent for snowmachining and cross-country skiing. Summer — Ideal for warm evenings and accessing hiking, fishing, and horseback riding activities.

Nearby campgrounds: Silver Lake Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY), Sugarloaf Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), Ryan Park (Saratoga, WY), South Brush Creek Campground (Wy) (Saratoga, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Snow Survey Cabin

Cell signal at Snow Survey 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 (36 reviews)From $80/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Snow Survey Cabin provides visitors with a rustic accommodation on the Snowy Range. The cabin, located just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at nearly 10,000 feet elevation is available for rent year round. This is an excellent cabin to enjoy everything from warm summer evenings to winter snowmachining or cross country skiing.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 require full hookups - this cabin has no hookups✕ You prefer modern amenities - this is rustic accommodation

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Cabin accommodates up to 4 people on two sets of bunk beds with propane heat and solar lights

Access via Highway 130 from Saratoga (28 miles total) to Forest Service Road 257

Best: Winter

Excellent for snowmachining and cross-country skiing

Best: Summer

Ideal for warm evenings and accessing hiking, fishing, and horseback riding activities

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, Shiras Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, and various birds including Dusky Grouse present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Saratoga, travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the Highway130/230 junction. Turn left (east) on Highway 130 and drive 20 miles to Forest Service Road 257 (also known as Snowstorm Road). Turn onto Forest Service Road 257 and continue for approximately 100 yards to the cabin. Highway 130 closes at the winter closure gate 6 miles west of Forest Service Road 257. There is a large parking area at the winter closure gate available for use called the Ryan Park Snowmobile Parking Area. Winter

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

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How much does Snow Survey Cabin cost per night?+
Snow Survey Cabin costs $80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Snow Survey Cabin open?+
Snow Survey Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Snow Survey Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Snow Survey Cabin?+
Snow Survey Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Snow Survey Cabin?+
Snow Survey 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 Snow Survey Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Snow Survey Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Snow Survey Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Snow Survey Cabin is open Year-round. 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
recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
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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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$80 /night★ 4.4 (36)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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