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About Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: SPRUCE
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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
The Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers a unique and memorable camping experience, often described as "camping in the clouds" with stunning views and beautiful weather phenomena. Guests appreciate the nostalgia and charm of the old structure, although some note that maintenance and cleanliness have declined over the years. Overall, securing a reservation is highly recommended for those seeking an epic adventure in a scenic location.
What Guests Are Saying
The Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers a unique and memorable camping experience, often described as "camping in the clouds" with stunning views and beautiful weather phenomena. Guests appreciate the nostalgia and charm of the old structure, although some note that maintenance and cleanliness have declined over the years. Overall, securing a reservation is highly recommended for those seeking an epic adventure in a scenic location.
Review Summary
Libby P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
Spruce mountain will always have my heart. We stayed more often when I was a kid and enjoyed lots of good times. After years and years of trying, I got a cancellation spot! My husband and I stayed for two nights and had snow, rain, beautiful skies and we were high enough to be up in the clouds and fog. The snow night was pretty chilly! We didn’t care though because the next morning the sun peeked over Sheep Mountain and the world was clear and beautiful with a fresh snowfall. If you can get a reservation, DO IT. You’ll be hooked.
Libby P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
Spruce mountain will always have my heart. We stayed more often when I was a kid and enjoyed lots of good times. After years and years of trying, I got a cancellation spot! My husband and I stayed for two nights and had snow, rain, beautiful skies and we were high enough to be up in the clouds and fog. The snow night was pretty chilly! We didn’t care though because the next morning the sun peeked over Sheep Mountain and the world was clear and beautiful with a fresh snowfall. If you can get a reservation, DO IT. You’ll be hooked.
Peter K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
A simply unique "campsite".
Peter K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
A simply unique "campsite".
Alan S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
An amazing old structure that if well cared for many of us can all enjoy for years to come. An epic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ1YxbIHMm0
Alan S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
An amazing old structure that if well cared for many of us can all enjoy for years to come. An epic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ1YxbIHMm0
George P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
The Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower overnight was one of the most epic things my wife and I have done. It is difficult to get a reservation but if you can, the experience is worth it. It is truly camping in the clouds. In the evening we were surrounded by distant thunderstorms followed by amazing rainbows. We had a full moon all night which gave the land below a surreal appearance and in the morning before sunrise there was a heavenly pink glow in every direction.
George P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
The Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower overnight was one of the most epic things my wife and I have done. It is difficult to get a reservation but if you can, the experience is worth it. It is truly camping in the clouds. In the evening we were surrounded by distant thunderstorms followed by amazing rainbows. We had a full moon all night which gave the land below a surreal appearance and in the morning before sunrise there was a heavenly pink glow in every direction.
Brent M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
11/10 great camping spot. Provided address will take you slightly past the road into the tower… it’s about 100-200 yards prior to where maps will take you. Right after the fork in the road. Unless there’s substantial snow build up, you should be able to drive to the site.
Brent M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SPRUCE
11/10 great camping spot. Provided address will take you slightly past the road into the tower… it’s about 100-200 yards prior to where maps will take you. Right after the fork in the road. Unless there’s substantial snow build up, you should be able to drive to the site.
Location Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
Address:
Laramie Ranger District
Laramie, WY, 82070
United States
From Laramie, Wyoming, take Highway 130 west toward Centennial, Wyoming. Turn south on Highway 11 through Albany, Wyoming. Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is located 7 miles west of Albany on Forest Service Road 500, High clearance vehicles are advised for accessing the Tower.
The road (Forest Service Road 500) to this lookout may have logging operations during daylight hours during your stay. Please read and respect the signs posted at the entrance road for further instructions upon entering this site. If you have questions, call the Medicine Bow National Forest, Laramie District Office during the week at (307) 745-2300.
The Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower is accessed via Highway 130, approximately 7 miles from Albany, Wyoming, where travelers can connect to Highway 11.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.2031 / -106.217
Elevation: 3048 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
1PM
General
- Water and electricity are not available at this facility. A manual for operating lights and stove available in the lookout tower
- Please call the Laramie Ranger District office at (307) 745-2300 prior to your stay 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.
- Maximum of 2 persons, including at least one adult over 21 allowed in tower. Guests visit the tower at their own risk; safety rules must be followed
- Additional camping is allowed on the site, with a total of 10 occupants at the site
- The cabin is a no-smoking facility
- No alcohol, smoking, drugs, fireworks or firearms in or around the tower
- Please clean cabin upon departure
- Saddle and pack stock must be kept at least 500 feet from the base of the tower; hay brought must be certified weed-free
- Facility available by reservation only; no first come-first served stays available
- 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.
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
