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Best Cabin Camping near Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

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Cabins in Wyoming's Medicine Bow-Routt area range from rustic fire lookouts to modern rentals with full utilities. Wood Landing Campground offers log cabins with shared facilities and a location directly on the Laramie River for fishing access. Little Cabin With a View provides a single rental cabin with drinking water, firewood, and toilet facilities. Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower and Keystone Ranger Station represent more primitive cabin options in the national forest. "Cute little place, very quiet and pretty. Creekside cabin, with fire ring and picnic table," noted one camper about Bow River Ranger Station.

Rustic forest service cabins typically have basic amenities such as toilets but may lack running water or electricity. Bow River Ranger Station includes electricity, drinking water, picnic tables, and toilet facilities. Many cabins in the region allow alcohol, and some permit pets. Snow Survey Cabin offers electricity but no running water or toilets. Reservations are required for all cabin rentals, with availability varying seasonally. "The kitchen has plates, bowls, mugs, forks and glasses/cups. You may want to bring a measuring cup, spoons, knives, napkins, sponges," mentioned one visitor to Bow River Ranger Station.

Most forest service cabins require guests to bring bedding, food supplies, cooking equipment, and toiletries. Keystone Ranger Station and Brush Creek Work Center Barrack provide more extensive amenities including electricity, drinking water, and toilet facilities. The level of furnishings varies significantly between properties. Little Cabin With a View offers firewood and pet-friendly accommodations. Laramie RV Resort includes cabin rentals with access to showers, laundry facilities, and WiFi, though reviews indicate the WiFi service is limited. Some cabins include refrigerators and cooking facilities, but guests should verify amenities when booking to ensure appropriate supplies are packed.

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49 Reviews of 24 Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG Campgrounds

  • R
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Wood Landing Campground

    Hidden Gem

    This small campground is located on the Laramie River at historic Wood's Landing. It has log cabins with common facilities and 5 available water/30 amp electric and a dump station. The sites are small but the location is feet from fine trout fishing and a good restaurant open Wednesday through Sunday. It has a small store and a gas pump where fishing licenses are sold. We stayed for a week and explored Big Creek Lake, the North Platte and the Snowy Range, earning the weekly rate. Some sites have a fire pit and table, ours did not.

  • Cameron M.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Bow River Ranger Station

    1960s cabin, basic amenities incl water, showers, kitchen, bunkbeds, toilet

    Cute little place, very quiet and pretty. Creekside cabin, with fire ring and picnic table. 

    BYO toilet paper, just in case ... we had 1/2 a roll. 

    Cabin is definitely showing its age, though the four-burner electric stove and the white fridge-freezer work just fine. It has three sinks, two showers, one toilet, plus a long outdoor laundry line.

    We were there with our Girl scout troop (six 13-year-olds). The picnic table and the large kitchen table were great for meals and crafts, such as tie dying shirts, making scented candles, etc. 

    The kitchen has plates, bowls, mugs, forks and glasses/cups. You may want to bring a measuring cup, spoons, knives, napkins, sponges (for washing up). 

    DONT FORGET TO PACK OUT ALL OF YOUR TRASH. The two groups before us didn't; what jerks.

    We drove 12 miles from this cabin to hike to Crater Lake; it's pretty country. Dusty roads, loads of stars, other little creeks nearby.

  • Danielle C.
    Aug. 22, 2020

    RJourney Laramie RV Resort (formerly Laramie KOA)

    Simple but nice

    State parks were full so we stopped over in Laramie. Originally planned on a tent site but once we saw how open the tent space was, we decided to grab a dog friendly cabin instead. It was cozy with air conditioning and a mini fridge. Kind of a weird location between a neighborhood and hotels.. but it did the trick. Nice community fire pit for us to relax next to in the evening. Staff were friendly and helpful and bathrooms were clean.

  • Michelle G.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    A variety of camping options

    We camped here in a trailer for almost a week. We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

    Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare. The only downsides were no picnic table, little shade, and lots of wind up there.

    We drove around to view the other sites. Many options including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and campsites with corrals for horse camping. If you have a larger trailer, avoid the lower sites. Keep to 1-5 or the Overlook for access.

    There are stocked trout ponds. You have to pay an additional fee to fish in them. We bought fish food and never saw a fish. The ponds really needed to be maintained as there was a lot of weed growth.

    The office is on the first floor of the condo building. Usually open until 4 pm. There is a restaurant (closed while we were there).

    Showers are available for $5.

    A gift shop/store is available with various small items and treats.

    WiFi is available at the office and restaurant. Campsites are too far away. Couldn’t reach it with our WiFi extender either. (Normally wouldn’t want to but working sucks.)

    Water for trailers is available bit a tad challenging to access simply because of sharp turns. I can’t speak to water availability for lower campsites.

    Trash containers at both the lodge area and at the lower campground.

    There is no dump on-site. However, there is a fee-based dump about 1.5 miles away in the Crystal Lakes Community. $10 per use with free water.

    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. Super nice folks!

    This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter.

  • J
    May. 20, 2019

    RJourney Laramie RV Resort (formerly Laramie KOA)

    Along interstate 80

    Over nice Guest services— dog run, small fitness center, shop, playground, laundry, Wi-fi, cable. Those running the KOA - were very helpful and pleasant. Sites are pretty small- our slide hung over the picnic table and if someone was next to us with slides might have been very tight. Little noisy by the interstate but we had one of the sites next to it. Doesn’t bother me and was to be expected. Overall good place to just stop for the night.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Routt National Forest Seedhouse Campground

    Washboard road to Campground

    The campground is located 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs and is at the gateway to Mount Zirkel Wilderness near the Elk River Corridor. Vault toilets, trash, and potable water are here. There are about 24 sites(15 can be reserved) the rest are first-come, first-serve. Each site is pretty spacious and has a fire ring as well as picnic tables. Two hand pump water systems are located throughout the campground.

  • Alex S.
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Laramie River Road Dispersed

    Beautiful spot

    From Chambers Lake north down FS 103 youll find a lot of dispersed camping and a lot of great spots with beautiful views. The closer you are to the lake the busier it will be as the Chambers Lake spots get hammered with people every weekend and youll be eating dust as well. Further down the road you get it opens up with some nice areas to camp. Ive seen most vehicles make their way down this road with no issue and that includes RVs w/ toy haulers. Its dispersed so no bathrooms, cell service, and the closest amenities are towards Walden and the town of Rustic. One of my favorite spots but I choose wisely when to camp in order to avoid the mass gathering of campers on the weekends. Enjoy!

  • Dan T.
    May. 10, 2019

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    This really is Heaven on Earth!

    To say we love Beaver Meadows would be a huge understatement. We spend just about every other weekend there all year long - winter and summer. We got married there in 2014 (as our photos show) and it was beautiful. The outdoor wedding area is amazing and right by a river. The reception hall for after is so cool with giant windows so you can look out in every direction on nature and you celebrate your big day. Ever since we've been hooked. They had cabins, condos, lodges, and camp spots so every guest had a place to stay the night.

    When you pull around the corner and into the valley it takes your breath away every single time. Lush green fields, ponds, stunning mountain backdrops, wildlife, horses running free, people fishing and riding horses. It's a playground for adults and kids and it's only an hour from our house in Fort Collins - we can't stay away. They have a yummy restaurant too so we never even bring food - we just eat there.

    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). We love to go up before a storm and watch the snow start to fall. In the spring and summer we are up there camping along the river all the time. Each site is unique so we like to change it up each time - we go hiking, horseback riding, and fish in the stocked ponds! There are some unique fish in there - really neat. In the fall we like to go up and do the "river walk" - a series of paths and bridges through tall foilage that feels like your in a different world. Watching the leaves change is awesome in the fall - compares to any drive you can do in the state - soooo many aspens.

    If your looking for a romantic weekend with the significant other or a family vacation with the kiddos - I would highly suggest making the drive up - I bet you will fall in love with it just like we did and won't be able to stay away.

Guide to Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests contain cabin rentals ranging from basic historic buildings to fully equipped accommodations. Elevations in the region range from 5,500 to 12,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal access considerations for cabin visitors. Many cabins provide access to nearby lakes, rivers, and mountain trails.

What to do

Fishing access: Wood Landing Campground places cabin guests directly on the Laramie River. "This small campground is located on the Laramie River at historic Wood's Landing. It has a small store and a gas pump where fishing licenses are sold," notes Rich D.

Mountain exploration: Cabin rentals provide basecamp access to regional peaks and trails. "We drove 12 miles from this cabin to hike to Crater Lake; it's pretty country. Dusty roads, loads of stars, other little creeks nearby," mentions a visitor to Bow River Ranger Station.

Off-road adventures: Some cabin hosts offer guided excursions in the surrounding wilderness. A visitor to Little Cabin With a View reports, "They offer a razor ride up jelm mountain and numerous trails to hike on."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Cabin rentals often provide more seclusion than standard campsites. At Laramie RV Resort, a camper noted, "Our site was small but being separated by a short wall was private enough."

Riverside locations: Proximity to water features prominently in positive reviews. "The campground is a gem! The people are great, and the facilities are very well maintained. The river is beautiful," shares Sarah J. about Lazy Acres Campground and Motel.

On-site management: Having staff available resolves issues quickly. "Leroy, the owner lives there onsite. Very quiet and calm when we stayed in June. Leroy runs a tight ship at the camp, but it's worth it," explains Becky K. about Lazy Acres.

What you should know

Kitchen supplies checklist: Cabins typically provide basic dishware but lack cooking tools. Jeff M. advises, "You may want to bring a measuring cup, spoons, knives, napkins, sponges (for washing up)."

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies drastically across the region. A camper at Lazy Acres Campground and Motel reports, "virtually no cell service with Verizon. The campground provided WiFi was decent."

Pack-out requirements: Trash service is inconsistent between properties. One visitor cautions, "DONT FORGET TO PACK OUT ALL OF YOUR TRASH. The two groups before us didn't; what jerks."

Tips for camping with families

Group activities: The communal spaces at some cabins accommodate large parties. "We were there with our Girl scout troop. The picnic table and the large kitchen table were great for meals and crafts, such as tie dying shirts, making scented candles, etc."

Weather planning: Mountain conditions change rapidly year-round. During winter, some visitors strategically use cabin accommodations to avoid storms: "I decided to stay here while a spring winter storm blew through. Making the reservation was easy," notes L H. at Laramie RV Resort.

Educational opportunities: Historic cabins provide learning experiences about forest service operations and conservation history. Snow Survey Cabin and Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower allow families to experience functional forest service infrastructure.

Tips from RVers

Utility access: Many cabin sites also accommodate RVs with hookups. "Excellent small campground. Everything from full hookups to grassy tent spots. Bathroom with showers. Laundry facilities," reports B W. about Lazy Acres.

Overnight staging: Medicine Bow cabins serve as convenient stopovers on longer journeys. "Good place to stop for the night on the way to Boulder Colorado. We had picked this location because it was on our route and would allow us to reach Boulder early the next morning."

Laundry availability: Extended trips benefit from washing facilities at select locations. Tony D. explains, "Hot showers bathroom are clean. 30 amp hook up and water. We were good to go not the Taj Mahal but it served our needs. Level parking area."

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