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Keystone Ranger Station

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Keystone Ranger Station is located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, featuring forested areas and open grasslands. Temperatures in the area can reach highs of around 80°F in summer and drop to lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Snowy Range Scenic Byway and the Vedauwoo Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland

Overview

Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open 11 months of the year, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities in all seasons.The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District, and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of the cabin while adding a few modern amenities, such as electricity. Due to the rustic and historic nature of the cabin, guests will need to bring a few of their own supplies for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.During the summer, the cabin is accessible by car, but guests should be prepared to get there in winter by snowmobiling, skiing or snowshoeing five miles from Albany Snowmobile Parking Lot. Please be aware that there may be snow in the area until the end of June and the road can be muddy and bumpy; we recommend calling the USFS Laramie Ranger District office at (307) 745-2300 prior to your reservation to receive the latest weather and road conditions.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting can be found within the vicinity. Several trailheads are an easy drive from the cabin. In the winter, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities.

Natural Features

From open, high expanses to valleys and canyons that rise steeply to snowy ranges, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests encompass mountain ranges, tributaries to the North Platte River and the Colorado River, and a mix of forested ecology with spruce, lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, aspen and shrub lands. Keystone Cabin sits in a clearing surrounded by a mixed conifer forest at an elevation of 9,265 feet. Wildlife viewing is abundant near the cabin, including elk, deer and moose. Migratory birds, squirrels and an occasional black bear find habitat in the forest as well.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds for cancellations may be processed on a case-by-case basis. There are no refunds for reservation processing fees. Please be aware of changes in weather and road conditions prior to arrival and plan accordingly.

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Location

Keystone Ranger Station is located in Wyoming

Directions

From Laramie, take Highway 130 west, then State Highway 11 to Albany, WY. The cabin is in the old Keystone Work Center, located 8 miles west of Albany, on Forest Service Road 542. Once on site, it will be the eastmost structure of the three, furthest from the entry road. Please use the northern door that does not have a large porch.In the winter, access to the cabin is 8 miles by snowmobile, skiing, or snowshoeing from the Albany Snowmobile Parking Lot.