Snow Survey Cabin in WY -- Campground & RV Camping

Sitting at nearly 10,000 feet in the Snowy Range, this single-room cabin provides a base surrounded by alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and spruce-fir forest. The simple layout sleeps four on two bunk beds and includes a propane heater, cook stove, solar lighting, table, chairs, and cookware. A vault toilet is located outside, but there is no running water. An extensive trail network extends directly from the cabin toward Medicine Bow Peak, which tops out at 12,013 feet. High-alpine streams and lakes, including nearby Mirror Lake, offer trout fishing right off the scenic byway.

Getting there: From Saratoga, travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the Highway130/230 junction. Turn left (east) on Highway 130 and drive 20 miles to Forest Service Road 257 (also known as Snowstorm Road). Turn onto Forest Service Road 257 and continue for approximately 100 yards to the cabin. Highway 130 closes at the winter closure gate 6 miles west of Forest Service Road 257. There is a large parking area at the winter closure gate available for use called the Ryan Park Snowmobile Parking Area. Winter access requires parking at the 'chains end' closure gate and using a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes to reach the cabin. Access to the cabin during the winter months can be either six miles from the lower 'chains end' gate at the Ryan Park Snowmobile Parking Area on the west side of the Snowy Range or 1 mile beyond the upper "chains end" gate. The Wyoming Highway Department determines which closure gate will be open or closed.

• Moderately separated here.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.
• Medicine Bow Peak stands 1,980 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles northeast.

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