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You want a heated cabin base camp for alpine hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching with genuine solitude.
Price
$80/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$80/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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BOX 249, SARATOGA, WY, 82331, USA
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Learn more about alerts →You want a heated cabin base camp for alpine hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching with genuine solitude.
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Rated higher than 71% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding Snow Survey Cabin, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the best window for reliable access, wildflower meadows, and warm (but still crisp) alpine days — expect daytime highs around 50–65°F and chilly nights dipping to 25–40°F. Trails to alpine lakes and ridgelines are generally snow-free by mid-July, making hiking, fishing, and biking at their peak while the cabin’s propane stove provides cozy nights. Crowds are moderate compared with lower-elevation parks, but plan for afternoon thunderstorms and bring layers and rain gear. Peak months: July, August, September, June
Best season: reliable access, wildflower blooms, hiking and warm alpine days (50–65°F).
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No running water is available at the cabin. Guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and cleaning.
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