Cabin rentals near Buford, Wyoming sit at elevations of 8,000-8,500 feet, creating variable weather conditions with potential for high winds and sudden temperature drops. The region's proximity to Medicine Bow National Forest provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities across all four seasons. Winter temperatures can drop below zero, requiring proper cabin preparation and heating considerations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Horsetooth Reservoir's South Bay Campground offers lakeside cabin options with easy access to fishing. "This is a great location to bring your boat for wakesurfing, kayak or SUP. I recommend the South Bay. The campground is nice and the natives are chill," notes a visitor to South Bay Campground.
Train rides: Terry Bison Ranch provides unique activities alongside their cabin accommodations. "The train to view and feed the Buffalo was really cool. Restaurant was also excellent. Friendly staff!" shared one camper about the Terry Bison Ranch experience.
Winter recreation: Seasonal cabins at Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch offer winter activities unavailable at other locations. "This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter," explains a reviewer who stayed at the resort during colder months.
What campers like
Private lake access: Cabin sites at Curt Gowdy offer waterfront locations with varying degrees of privacy. "We stayed at Curt Gowdy - Crystal Loop #C167. Having no neighbors and private lake access was fantastic. However, you are right on the main road with cars going by throwing dust at you day and night," notes one camper at Curt Gowdy State Park Campground.
Ranch atmosphere: Many visitors appreciate the working ranch environment at some cabin locations. "Karen was a wonderful hostess, we enjoyed her homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Horses and pronghorn made for the perfect, quiet neighbors. Verizon 5G service was excellent," shared a guest at Colorado Cabin Escape and RV Park.
Wildlife viewing: Cabin locations throughout the region provide opportunities to observe native wildlife. "Pronghorn deer wander all over the base," mentioned a military visitor at FE Warren AFB Crow. Another camper noted, "Dusty but that was pretty much only bad thing, campsite close to each other but thanks goodness for friendly neighbors. Nice staff and on property steakhouse which was excellent!!! Bison train tour super fun and great conductor."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, particularly during summer months. "We showed up late was still able to get a reservation by the water. I was able to get firewood at the camp store, and they had a lot of other things for sale," mentioned a visitor to Curt Gowdy.
Bathroom accessibility: Facilities vary widely between cabin locations. "Bathrooms turned out to be 5 unisex toilet/shower combos, which are pretty inconvenient when you need to poop and all of them are taken by people showering," noted a camper at Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA.
Weather preparedness: Mountain weather can change rapidly near Buford cabins. "During a sudden snowstorm that caused I-80 to close, we thought our propane might run out, and weren't able to refill on propane because of road closure. We were able to move to an electric site for an extra $10 and the staff even loaned us a space heater just in case."
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Family-friendly campgrounds offer structured activities for children. "This KOA is like summer camp for the whole family. It's not your run of the mill KOA by a highway. The lake is beautiful with a walking path all of the way around and paddle boats. The pool is nice. The miniature golf is pretty with mature trees," explains a visitor to Fort Collins Lakeside KOA.
Cabin size considerations: Most cabin accommodations have limited space, requiring planning for family stays. "The cabins have lots of things to do! Bounce house, jumping pillow, inflatable slide, basketball, shuffle board, pickleball, fishing, paddleboats in the shape of a swan/dragon/flamingo, a pool AND splashpad. There's a cute train that takes kids & parents through the campground."
Environmental awareness: Some cabin locations have wildlife that can be both an attraction and nuisance for families. "Prairie Dogs are prolific," mentioned one visitor about the environment surrounding the cabins at FE Warren AFB, while another noted that "there are a LOT of kids who visit with their parents" at certain KOA locations.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When bringing an RV to cabins, location selection becomes crucial. "Sites are gravel and not all are very level. Grounds are not well maintained. Lots of trees," noted an RVer at FE Warren AFB Crow.
Access considerations: Many cabin areas have limited access routes, particularly for larger RVs. "We entered the base via Gate 5. Easy enough. Then followed the signs. Which took us to a rail road underpass with a No RV sign and posted 11 1/2 ft clearance. Found Old Glory Rd with a surface crossing."
Utility connections: RVers need to verify hookup availability at cabin locations. "Easy check in, lots of pull pull thru sites, low key, sites about 50 to 100ft away from each other, quite and relaxing," observed a visitor to Curt Gowdy State Park describing the utility setup for RV sites near the cabins.
