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Little Brooklyn Lake Guard

Little Brooklyn Guard Station
Little Brooklyn Lake Guard, picnic area, and fire pit
Little Brooklyn Lake Guard access road
Little Brooklyn Lake Guard
Little Brooklyn Lake Guard across Brooklyn Lake2

About Little Brooklyn Lake Guard

Little Brooklyn Guard Station is located nine miles west of Centennial, Wyoming just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at an elevation of 10,340 feet. The guard station was constructed in 1931 as housing for Forest Service employees. Today, it is a unique year-round lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in southeastern Wyoming. During the dry, summer months, guests can drive directly to the cabin; however during the snowy months, access is limited to snowmobiles, skis or snowshoes. Guests can expect to travel about three miles from the parking lot at Green Rock Recreation Area. Access is limited during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall when snow isnt deep enough to snowmobile on, but too deep to drive in. Please understand these limitations before deciding to reserve the cabin during this time of year. The cabin offers many modern amenities, but guests should be prepared to pack in some of their own supplies and gear, especially in winter. As stated above, please be aware that there may be snow in the area until mid-July and the road can be muddy, bumpy, or inaccessible; we recommend calling the USFS Laramie Ranger District office at (307) 745-2300 prior to your reservation to receive the latest weather and road conditions.   

Number of accommodations: 1

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: LITTLE BROOKLYN
7 guests
Price not available

Reviews (2)

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Allen H

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January 26, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: LITTLE BROOKLYN

4

Beautiful Place. I try to go at least every other year.

Kevin F

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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: LITTLE BROOKLYN

5

Stayed for 2 nights starting Nov 29, 2019. The cabin is a little rough. Do not expect this to be like a nice Airbnb or VRBO rental. Previous guest did a good job cleaning up and leaving things as orderly as possible for us, but it's still a pretty rough cabin. Sort of like indoor camping. No electricity, no water in winter. We were unable to light the propane lanterns on the walls despite multiple attempts, so bring your own flashlights/lanterns. The propane stove worked really well. One of the 4 beds was broken, good thing there were only 3 of us. There are definitely mice in the cabin. We didn't see them, but heard them at night. Bring a tight box or something to secure your food in. There is a TON of firewood outside the cabin, but you may have to split the logs yourself...there is a maul provided. The wood stove does a great job of heating the cabin. This is a gorgeous location and in the winter is secluded and peaceful, though you may hear snowmobiles going by if the weather is decent.

Location Little Brooklyn Lake Guard

Address:
Laramie Ranger District
Laramie, WY, 82070
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 41.3643 / -106.245

Elevation: 3163 feet

Policies & Rules

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Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the reservation. Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation.

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The handpump may only be operable from July through September. Guests must bring their own water or plan on melting snow outside of that window.

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Pets are not allowed at this facility.

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The door lock combination to the guard station will be included in your confirmation letter

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Contact the Ranger District 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. Please be aware that the weather does vary, so check local weather and road conditions prior to arrival as they are susceptible to frequent changes. The Forest Service office is not open evenings, weekends, or holidays. 

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No additional camping (tents, motor homes, trailers) is allowed at the guard station

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Maximum of 6 people allowed in the cabin

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The cabin is a no-smoking facility

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Please clean cabin and make sure it is locked upon departure

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Saddle or pack stock belonging to renter may be kept in the meadow north of the guard station at a rate of $1.00/night per head; hay brought must be certified weed free

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Guard station available by reservation only; no first-come, first-served stays available

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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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Firewood is provided but you will have to split it. A maul and axe are provided. The firewood may be buried under snow. Please be prepared to spend time digging out, hauling and splitting the logs. Most importantly, please leave a large amount of split firewood in the cabin for the next guest who may arrive late, cold, and tired.  

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Please print off your reservation and display it on your vehicles dash. Reservation receipt will double as a voucher for day use sites in the Medicine Bow National Forest for the reserved days.

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