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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Excellent for snowmachining and cross-country skiing
Ideal for warm evenings and accessing hiking, fishing, and horseback riding activities
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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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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