Cabin rentals near Granite Canon, Wyoming offer seasonal options approximately 25-40 minutes from this high plains location. These rustic shelters provide essential protection from Wyoming's variable weather conditions, where temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer months. Winter cabin rentals typically include heaters while summer accommodations prioritize ventilation and shade.
What to do
**Feeding buffalo: **Take the buffalo train tour at Terry Bison Ranch for a unique Wyoming experience. "The train to view and feed the Buffalo was really cool. Restaurant was also excellent. Friendly staff!" shared Barbara F., who visited the ranch.
**Fishing: **Cast a line at the stocked ponds and reservoir at Curt Gowdy State Park Campground. "Stunning location with many campsites available... Vault toilets at campsite, quarter operated showers and flush toilets at the visitor center," noted Stephanie C. Another visitor mentioned, "A little remote to a low area with a large body of water with sites right on the shore surrounded by beautiful hills with biking trails and good fishing. Bring a kayak if you can."
**Horseback riding: **Arrange trail rides near lodging cabins at Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch. "The stables are managed separately but are directly across the road. Super friendly and reasonable rates for trail rides. Our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters were able to ride their own horses and had trail riders lead them," shared Michelle G.
What campers like
**Private lake access: **Some cabin sites at Curt Gowdy State Park offer direct water access. "We stayed at Curt Gowdy - Crystal Loop #C167. Having no neighbors and private lake access was fantastic," explained Michelle H., though she noted, "The access to the water here was also very steep. Would recommend moving to the campsites further up the road."
**Winter activities: **Cabins at Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch provide year-round accommodation options. "In the winter we go snow tubing (12+ runs with a lift) and stay in one of their little heated cabins which is so cozy but also provides all the amenities of home (kitchen, bedrooms, entertainment, etc)," shared a camper who visits frequently.
**Level sites: **Many cabins sit on graded, flat terrain even in mountainous areas. "Sites are gravel and not all are very level. Grounds are not well maintained. Lots of trees. Prairie Dogs are prolific. Pronghorn deer wander all over the base," noted Ric P. about FE Warren AFB Crow Creek cabins.
What you should know
**Varying bathroom situations: **Facilities range from private bathrooms to shared campground facilities. "Shower house was close, only open 6am to 10pm, pay showers minimum $2," reported Timothy N. about camping at South Bay Campground.
**Noise considerations: **Some cabins near highways experience road noise. "Excessive road noise during the day, it did quiet down each night. If we stay here again we will stay nearer to the entrance or get a cabin," Timothy N. continued about South Bay Campground.
**Water access: **Check if water is operational year-round. "We needed a stop on the way out of Colorado and grabbed a quick night here in a tent site. Water was off for weather but stoves made much needed coffee in the cold," shared a camper at Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA.
Tips for camping with families
**Kid-friendly amenities: **Some properties offer dedicated family recreation areas. "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," noted a camper at Fort Collins Lakeside KOA.
**Cabin alternatives: **Many campgrounds offer multiple sleeping options. "Queit, peaceful area. Good firepits. There are condos if you don't own an RV or tent," shared Ian C. about Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch.
**Wildlife viewing: **Children enjoy observing local animals from cabin porches. "Our site was down a few steps and right next to the river flowing through the property, nestled amongst the pines, and shady. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning," mentioned Tim B., who stayed at a Beaver Meadows riverside cabin.
Tips from RVers
**Space considerations: **Check site size before booking cabin or RV sites. "RV park has level gravel lots with full hookups. Right off interstate on Exit 2, as you enter WY," shared James R. about Terry Bison Ranch. "Our site was very wide and open. The sites themselves are level and nice."
**Site selection: **Ask for site details when reserving. "We dry camped in our rv, and used our generator. They allowed us to use a dump station on the way out at no charge, and we topped off our potable water as well," commented Josh R. about Terry Bison Ranch.
**Seasonal access: **Check site availability and road conditions before traveling. "There's a old saying. 'Getting there is half the fun.' Ok we didn't have fun. The primary access gate is closed, a sign inside the base says 'details on FB'. Thanks! We entered the base via Gate 5," explained a visitor to FE Warren AFB Crow Creek, highlighting the importance of confirming access information.
