Sandstone Cabin
Closed for the season. Opens mid-June through late October, weather permitting. Reservations available via Recreation.gov for up to 14 consecutive nights.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 1:51PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 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...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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 1:51PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR LOW RH AND WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 25 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...West to northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 18 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
Sandstone Cabin is a charming Forest Service rental cabin nestled in a clearing of aspen and lodgepole pine forest in the Sierra Madre Range of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Located at 8,200 feet elevation along scenic State Highway 70 (Battle Highway), the cabin offers comfortable accommodations for 5-6 guests with two bunk beds and one queen bed. Mattresses are provided but guests must bring their own sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. The cabin is well-equipped with propane heat, propane lights, a propane stove and refrigerator, plus limited solar power for small appliances. A flush toilet is available, along with a vault toilet. Basic cooking utensils and cookware are provided. An on-site host is present during the operating season. Wildlife viewing is exceptional in this area, with moose, elk, and bears frequently spotted. The cabin is accessible entirely via paved roads, located 26 miles west of Encampment or 32 miles east of Baggs on Highway 70. The nearby Battle Highway offers a scenic 58-mile drive featuring historic copper mining sites from 1897-1908. No cell service is available at the cabin.
Directions
From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on State Highway 70 approximately 26 miles to the Sandstone Work Center. Turn right into the compound and the cabin is on your left. From Baggs, Wyoming, travel east on Highway 70 approximately 32 miles to the Work Center on the north side of the highway. Access is entirely on paved roads.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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