Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — fishing, hiking
Location: LARAMIE, WY, WY
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Perched atop a forested mountain, Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers visitors a unique lodging experience in Medicine Bow National Forest in southcentral Wyoming. The original fire lookout was constructed during the summer of 1938 by workers employed through the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). After thirty years of use, it was replaced with a taller, more structurally sound tower.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Unique overnight lodging experience in a historic 55-foot fire lookout tower atop a forested mountain in Medicine Bow National Forest, with excellent reviews (4.4/5 stars) praising memorable stays and great views.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden Eagle, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird present in the area
Insider tips for Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower: Book early — federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operations Kitchenette and mantle lights available for overnight comfort Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower if: Need hookups — no electrical or water hookups available. Seeking privacy — single site with minimal separation from neighboring areas. Travel outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Rob Roy Campground (Laramie, WY), Keystone Ranger Station (LARAMIE, WY), Lake Owen (Laramie, WY), Pine Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
Cell signal at Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower (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.
Perched atop a forested mountain, Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers visitors a unique lodging experience in Medicine Bow National Forest in southcentral Wyoming. The original fire lookout was constructed during the summer of 1938 by workers employed through the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). After thirty years of use, it was replaced with a taller, more structurally sound tower.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operations
Kitchenette and mantle lights available for overnight comfort
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Laramie, Wyoming, take Highway 130 west toward Centennial, Wyoming. Turn south on Highway 11 through Albany, Wyoming. Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is located 7 miles west of Albany on Forest Service Road 500, High clearance vehicles are advised for accessing the Tower. The road (Forest Service Road 500) to this lookout may have logging operations during daylight hours during your stay. Please read and respect the signs posted at the entrance road for further instructions upon entering
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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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