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About La Prele Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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Fire Pit
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Kitchen
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (5)
What Guests Are Saying
La Prele Guard Station is a lovely getaway for those seeking solitude, with ample hiking and fishing opportunities nearby. The area is rich in wildlife, and recent updates to the cabin, including new appliances and electricity, enhance the experience. While it lacks potable water and phone service, visitors appreciate the low rental price and the chance to maintain a historic building.
What Guests Are Saying
La Prele Guard Station is a lovely getaway for those seeking solitude, with ample hiking and fishing opportunities nearby. The area is rich in wildlife, and recent updates to the cabin, including new appliances and electricity, enhance the experience. While it lacks potable water and phone service, visitors appreciate the low rental price and the chance to maintain a historic building.
Review Summary
Chrystal D
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LA PRELE
We’ve gone for several years now. It’s a really lovely place if you’re looking for some time away from others and to disconnect. We mostly go for the hiking and fishing. There a few trails and creeks nearby, and a LOT of options if you’re willing to do a little exploring, most within an hour’s drive. It helps to have an app that tells you what’s public and private as the whole area is kind of checkerboarded that way, and it can get confusing (although there are some signs). You’ll see lots of wildlife in the area: antelope, chipmunks, owls, hawks, deer, elk, hummingbirds. They’ve done some updates the last couple years, and the new couch and electricity is appreciated. When they say no potable water, you can do dishes and shower with the water, but you need to bring your own drinking water. It’s so isolated (about an hour from Douglas) that there’s no phone service, but that suits us just fine. It also isn’t like a regular rental, in that they expect you to fully clean it before you leave. We’ve always thought it was a small trade off for the inexpensive rental price, and kind of take pride in getting to help maintain a historic building. It sleeps 6, but if you have a bigger group, there’s a campground about a mile further down the road that could accommodate the more adventurous of your group. It’s a great spot. We’ve recommended it to so many people.
Kingdon P
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LA PRELE
Well maintained and clean cabin. Updated kitchen appliances worked great. Overall very enjoyable stay.
Becky H
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LA PRELE
Our stay at the La Prele 07/01/2023 thru 07/05/2023 was very relaxing, very off the grid. Don't expect any cell phone service which was fine for us. Very pleased with the cabin.
Steve P
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LA PRELE
Nearby creeks and trails are fun. The cabin was ok except it needs a thorough cleaning.
Kay B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LA PRELE
Actually due to a mixup on dates, our fault, we did not go. But this would have been the 5th or the 6th time to rent the facility and we love it.
Location La Prele Guard Station
Address:
Douglas Ranger District
Douglas, WY, 82633
United States
From Douglas (37 miles)
From I25 Exit 140, turn right onto S Riverbend Dr. Turn right onto WY-94 (Esterbrook Road) and right on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). In 3 miles, turn left on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). Continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 33.8 miles.
From I25 Exit 146, East on WY-96. In 3.1 miles, turn right on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). Continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 33.8 miles.
From Laramie (105 miles)
Follow HWY 30 (N) from Laramie to Medicine Bow. Take HWY 487 North and turn right on CR 62 (32 Mile RD/Little Medicine Road) for 29.8 miles and continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 4.4 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.4528 / -105.834
Elevation: 2446 feet
Policies & Rules
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Converse County Road and Bridge are repaving Cold Springs Highway 91, so be prepared for delays.
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Contact the Douglas Ranger District office prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather, or storms that may affect the quality of your visit. |
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Pets and emotional support animals, of all sizes, are not allowed at this facility. |
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Horse Information - There is a maximum of 6 horses allowed as the corral is small. Use weed free hay, and all manure must be cleaned up and packed out upon departure. There is a water hydrant located on the exterior of the cabin but must be transported to the corral. Buckets are available on request. Horses are not permitted on the grounds outside of the corral. There is an opening in the perimeter fence near the corral. |
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Rental agreement is for the main cabin only, use of the other buildings on the grounds is not permitted under any circumstance. |
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The cabin is a non-smoking facility (including vaping). |
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Please clean cabin upon departure. |
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In addition to regular departure cleaning, guests are required to clean and disinfect highly touched surfaces upon arrival and departure. If guests exhibit Covid symptoms while staying at the cabin please report to the local Ranger District so the facility can be completely disinfected. |
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Make sure cabin is locked upon departure and the key is in the lockbox. |
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Trash collection is now available at this facility. Please ensure all trash is removed from cabin and put in outdoor bin prior to departure. Feel free to continue to 'Pack it in, Pack it out'. |
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Learn more about Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Candles are prohibited. Lanterns and flame producing items are allowed only if the fuel source can be easily switched off. |
