Bow River Ranger Station

Summary

Bow River Ranger Station is a house built in the 1960s for the forest ranger situated on the national forest boundary, providing fishing, wildlife viewing and handicap-accessible facilities. It offers two bedrooms with two bunk beds and basic kitchen amenities, and is located near attractions such as the Medicine Bow River, Turpin Reservoir and Sand Lake.

Overview

Bow River Ranger Station is a house built in the 1960s for the forest ranger that worked on the northern portion of the Snowy Range.

Recreation

The Upper Medicine Bow River flows past the back yard and provides fishing and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

The house is all electric with one full bath with two showers, a 1/2 bath, large kitchen, small living room, two bedrooms with two bunk beds in each, a vault toilet outside and fire ring in back yard. The facility is handicap accessible. Cell phone coverage is fair. The kitchen has basic pots, pans, dishes and silverware. Guests are expected to clean the facility before leaving. No trash service; this is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility. Sleeps eight.

Natural Features

The house sits on the national forest boundary where sagebrush meets the forest.

Nearby Attractions

Medicine Bow River, Turpin Reservoir, Sand Lake and Bow River Campground are all nearby.