Little Brooklyn Lake Guard

About

Little Brooklyn Guard Station is a historic Forest Service cabin constructed in 1931, now available as a unique lodging rental in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The rustic 28x22-foot cabin contains three rooms and can accommodate up to seven guests with two bunk sets, a single bed, and a hide-a-bed couch. The cabin is equipped with a wood stove for heating (firewood provided), propane lights, and a propane cook stove. Cooking and eating utensils are supplied, though guests must bring their own sleeping bags, linens, towels, food, and other personal supplies. The cabin sits at 10,340 feet elevation just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Little Brooklyn Lake. An outdoor vault toilet, grill, and picnic table are located outside. A hand pump provides drinking water from July through September; during other times guests must pack in their own water. From mid-June through early November (weather permitting), the cabin is accessible by vehicle via Highway 130 and Forest Road 317. During winter, Highway 130 closes approximately three miles east of the cabin, requiring access by snowmobile, cross-country skis, or snowshoes from the Green Rock Recreation Area. Recreational opportunities abound, with hiking trails to Medicine Bow Peak (12,013 ft) within two miles, fishing at nearby Brooklyn Lake and Little Brooklyn Lake, and excellent winter backcountry skiing and snowmobiling. The area supports diverse wildlife including elk, deer, and migratory birds.

Directions

From Laramie, Wyoming, take Highway 130 west to Centennial. Continue approximately 9 miles west of Centennial on Highway 130 to Brooklyn Lake Road (Forest Service Road 317) on the north side of the highway. The Guard Station is on Brooklyn Lake Road approximately 1 mile from the intersection with Highway 130.