Best Cabin Camping near Encampment, WY
Several cabin campgrounds serve the Medicine Bow area near Encampment, Wyoming. Lazy Acres Campground and Motel provides riverside cabin accommodations with electricity, picnic tables, and shared bathroom facilities. Sandstone Cabin offers a more secluded option with basic toilet facilities but limited amenities. According to one visitor at Lazy Acres, "Excellent small campground... sits on the Encampment River. Owners Lee Ann & Leroy were very friendly & helpful." Blackhall Lookout at Medicine Bow Routt National Forest features cabin rentals with electricity, water hookups, and toilet facilities, providing a more rustic forest experience.
Rustic Forest Service cabins like Jack Creek Guard Station and Jack Creek Crew Quarters offer basic accommodations with varying levels of amenities. These cabins typically have limited electricity and sparse furnishings. The Brush Creek Work Center Barrack provides more facilities including electricity, running water, and toilet access. One visitor noted of a similar Forest Service cabin, "Cute little place, very quiet and pretty. Creekside cabin, with fire ring and picnic table... three sinks, two showers, one toilet, plus a long outdoor laundry line."
Most cabins in the region require guests to bring bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. Forest Service cabins generally have minimal kitchen facilities, often just a table and basic amenities. Western Hills Campground cabins offer more comprehensive accommodations with nearby showers and restrooms. Some campgrounds provide firewood for purchase, while others require visitors to bring their own. Grocery options are limited, with the nearest substantial shopping available in Saratoga or Rawlins. Most cabin reservations can be made through Recreation.gov for Forest Service properties or directly with private campgrounds.
