Closed
— Closed for the season. Open mid-June through late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
About
Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a modern two-story log facility located in the Sierra Madre Range of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, surrounded by lodgepole pine, aspen, and mixed conifer forest at 8,500 feet elevation. The facility sleeps up to 15 people in five bedrooms with single and bunk beds, though bedding is not provided. Guests have access to a fully equipped double kitchen with propane ranges, refrigerators, sinks, and basic cooking and eating utensils. Both levels feature bathrooms with flush toilets and showers. Solar panels provide limited electricity, so visitors should plan for conservative power and water use. The facility is heated with propane.
Outside amenities include picnic tables and a large charcoal grill. Trash service is not provided, requiring pack-in, pack-out practices. The facility can be rented for up to 14 consecutive nights at $225 per night. Restrictions include no saddle or pack animals within the facility area, and no campers, tents, or trailers may be set up on the property.
The surrounding area offers exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. Jack Creek Campground is one mile away, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail lies to the west. The region is excellent for river and stream fishing, day hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hunting. Wildlife viewing is abundant, with elk, deer, black bear, and moose frequently spotted in the area. The facility provides access to both the Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness areas.
Directions
From Saratoga, travel west on Carbon County Road 500 approximately 16 miles to junction with Carbon County Road 405. Stay on Road 405 and travel 3 miles to the forest boundary where the road becomes Forest Road 452. Continue on Forest Road 452 for approximately 6 miles to the Jack Creek cabins. From Encampment, take State Highway 70 west approximately 23 miles to Forest Road 801, then northward 9 miles to Forest Road 830, then 15 miles to Forest Road 452. Turn left onto Forest Road 452 for one mile; the driveway is on the right.
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