Kennaday Peak Lookout
Open for reservations mid-July through mid-September. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. A high-clearance or 4WD vehicle may be required to access the lookout.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 1:08AM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 430. * WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, turning northerly into the evening hours. * HUMIDITY...Between 8 and 16 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated high-based showers will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning without much, if any, rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 9:27PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR LOW RH AND GUSTY WINDS MPH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, AND 427... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417 through 427. * WIND...North to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 16 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated high-based showers will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning without much, if any, rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Kennaday Peak Lookout was the last fully functional fire lookout on the Brush Creek Ranger District, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The current structure dates to 1964 and is listed on the National Historic Register. Perched high above the Snowy Range, it offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The compact 15x15-foot living space is equipped with two bunk beds (sleeps 4), a propane heater for cool mountain nights, a propane cookstove, cookware and utensils, and solar-powered lights. There is no indoor plumbing; an outdoor vault toilet is provided. Visitors must bring all their own drinking water. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle, and 4WD may be necessary depending on conditions. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV riding, wildlife viewing, and hunting. Kennaday Peak itself is a popular OHV destination with rewarding views.
Directions
Located east of Saratoga, Wyoming in the Medicine Bow National Forest. High-clearance 4WD vehicle may be required. Contact the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District for specific directions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 326-5258 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Kennaday Peak Lookout Page |
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