Green River Lake Lodge

The views can't be beat; but I wouldn't stay here again unless the water/electricity was on... and everyone should consider that they're going to share the Lodge with tons of mice. We stayed 2 nights late Oct. upon arrival there was mouse droppings on all countertops/cooktops & even mattress. In the morning it was clear they'd made the rounds again; one night there was one that was stuck in the empty trash can, couldn't jump quite high enough to get out so had to be "rescued". If I'm co-habitating with rodents I at least want to have access to warm running water for proper cleaning. FIREWOOD** bring twice what you think you'll need > we thought we'd have plenty & ran out the first night, day 2 was spent using the chainsaw we thankfully brought to cut firewood from the ample stacks of limbed lodgepole near the lodge. Lows were single digits @ night & low to mid 30's during the day - using the the wood stove & stone fireplace constantly never saw the indoor temp get above 55. In the winter I can imagine someone needs to be stationed to feed the fire 24 hours a day to keep the main room of the lodge comfortable... the bedrooms were SO cold . Warmer than tent camping but definitely an exercise in fireplace feeding! Not fishing & hiking as I had planned (still enjoyable though)... The fridge froze much of our food (even after being adjusted) The cooktop range works now- but the oven wouldn't light ... there is a small stone fireplace in the kitchen that worked well for cooking elk steaks in the cast iron & flame fed reheating some premade mac n cheese. Kitchen is equipped (pots, pans, percolators, dishes, utensils) -fashioned a small dishwashing station using the plastic tubs & refillable reservoirs that were there. Would love to see (& maybe FS does this?) A deep clean spring & fall to freshen up the place (re-weather strip/organize/area rug steam clean)... I volunteer as tribute! (as long as you turn the water back on :)

The views can't be beat; but I wouldn't stay here again unless the water/electricity was on... and everyone should consider that they're going to share the Lodge with tons of mice. We stayed 2 nights late Oct. upon arrival there was mouse droppings on all countertops/cooktops & even mattress. In the morning it was clear they'd made the rounds again; one night there was one that was stuck in the empty trash can, couldn't jump quite high enough to get out so had to be "rescued". If I'm co-habitating with rodents I at least want to have access to warm running water for proper cleaning. FIREWOOD** bring twice what you think you'll need > we thought we'd have plenty & ran out the first night, day 2 was spent using the chainsaw we thankfully brought to cut firewood from the ample stacks of limbed lodgepole near the lodge. Lows were single digits @ night & low to mid 30's during the day - using the the wood stove & stone fireplace constantly never saw the indoor temp get above 55. In the winter I can imagine someone needs to be stationed to feed the fire 24 hours a day to keep the main room of the lodge comfortable... the bedrooms were SO cold . Warmer than tent camping but definitely an exercise in fireplace feeding! Not fishing & hiking as I had planned (still enjoyable though)... The fridge froze much of our food (even after being adjusted) The cooktop range works now- but the oven wouldn't light ... there is a small stone fireplace in the kitchen that worked well for cooking elk steaks in the cast iron & flame fed reheating some premade mac n cheese. Kitchen is equipped (pots, pans, percolators, dishes, utensils) -fashioned a small dishwashing station using the plastic tubs & refillable reservoirs that were there. Would love to see (& maybe FS does this?) A deep clean spring & fall to freshen up the place (re-weather strip/organize/area rug steam clean)... I volunteer as tribute! (as long as you turn the water back on :)

As advertised, it’s cold and dark with no electricity or running water (Nov 2023). Incredible experience though and we will be back. Unbelievable views and wildlife.

As advertised, it’s cold and dark with no electricity or running water (Nov 2023). Incredible experience though and we will be back. Unbelievable views and wildlife.

The Lodge was great as always. My only complaint was that the solar lights were not working - which is not a huge issue, but no one let us know from the USFS. Luckily, we had friends staying there before us, so they gave us the heads up to bring plenty of lanterns. Again - not a huge issue, but it could have been pretty dark if we had not known. Better communication by the USFS would be much appreciated. Also, the fridge was not working, which with it being winter was not an issue at all, but again, the communication would have helped.

The Lodge was great as always. My only complaint was that the solar lights were not working - which is not a huge issue, but no one let us know from the USFS. Luckily, we had friends staying there before us, so they gave us the heads up to bring plenty of lanterns. Again - not a huge issue, but it could have been pretty dark if we had not known. Better communication by the USFS would be much appreciated. Also, the fridge was not working, which with it being winter was not an issue at all, but again, the communication would have helped.

Beautiful and spectacular views can't be beat. Thanks for opening it up to the public.

Beautiful and spectacular views can't be beat. Thanks for opening it up to the public.

Cleaned the windows ;)

Cleaned the windows ;)