The Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a large modern facility available for $225 per night from mid-June through late October. This two-story log facility has a fully equipped double kitchen with propane ranges, refrigerators, and sinks. There are bathrooms with showers on both levels. Solar panels provide limited electricity. Plan for limited use of both electricity and water. The five-bedroom facility sleeps up to 15 people in single and bunk beds (bedding not provided) and can be rented for up to 14 consecutive nights. Heat is propane. Picnic tables and a large charcoal grill are on site. Basic cooking and eating utensils are furnished. Trash service is NOT provided. This beautiful area is a mixture of lodge pole pine, aspen and mixed conifer forest with fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, horseback riding and hunting available in the general area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is west of the cabin. Wildlife in the area include elk, deer, bear and moose. Jack Creek Campground is one mile away. Saddle/ pack animals may not be be kept within the Jack Creek Crew Quarters area. Campers, tents or trailers may not be set up at this facility. Please Clean up after your pets.
Seasonal information
2026
(Current year)
2026 Season availability
Current season
Operating hours and availability for the current season.
Upcoming seasons
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Past seasons
Historical operating dates from previous years for reference.
Closed periods
View dates when this campground is temporarily closed during the season.
Guests have enjoyed the comfortable cabin and great location at Jack Creek Crew Quarters over the years. However, recent stays have faced issues such as lack of hot water, power outages, and cleanliness concerns, including leftover food and trash. Some amenities, like the stove and refrigerator, were not functioning, and guests noted the need for better maintenance and host presence.
We were very disappointed in our state. We have been going to stay at Jack Creek Quarters for years. We have never had any problems. This trip we had no hot water for three days. The power also went out for two days. The stove and the refrigerator on the right side of the kitchen were both not working. The grill outside was filled with charcoal ash, and we could barely use it. We have always had hot water and we have never had a power go out. The pump was on every day between the hours of 11 and 2. We ran it even when the the host were not there but we still had two mornings with no electricity.
On arrival, we learned that the well pump has to be run manually for at least an hour between 11 am and 2 pm. Therefore, we had to drive back to the cabin during the middle of each day, and couldn't hike & go on scenic drives during the day as planned. Also, there was no heat, although it didn't get very cold while we were there.
We had to deep clean the cabin before family arrived about 3 hours! Food n trash was left in the cabin and bathroom/shower was not clean.
Camp host not seen all week !!
Great facility just need people to clean before leaving and camp host should be walking the facilities
Absolutely amazing time. With the solar now it was great for crockpot recipes for easy go to snacks/ lunch/ Dinners etc... I can't say how much I love this place. My Son is a marine & getting deployed and this was the place he wanted to go again before getting deployed it worked out like magic. Thank you for everything you guys do here.
From Saratoga, travel west on County Road 500 approximately 16 mi to junction with County Road 405. Stay left and travel 3 mi to the forest boundary. The road changes to Forest Service Road 452. Travel on Forest Service Road 452 for 6.5 mi to Jack...
From Saratoga, travel west on County Road 500 approximately 16 mi to junction with County Road 405. Stay left and travel 3 mi to the forest boundary. The road changes to Forest Service Road 452. Travel on Forest Service Road 452 for 6.5 mi to Jack Creek Campground and the facility, go approximately 1.5 mi past the campground and the entrance to the crew quarters will be on your left.
From Encampment take State Highway 70 west approximately 23 mi to Forest Road 801. Take Forest Road 801 northward for approximately 9 mi to Forest Road 830. Take Forest Road 830 approximately 15 mi to Forest Road 452. Turn left onto Forest Road 452 for one mile. The driveway for the facility is on the right.
The nearest major road is State Highway 70, located approximately 23 miles from the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
Cell phone coverage in the area is unreliable
Please call the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office at (307) 326-5258 prior to your stay to confirm combination and key access for the house. Office hours are M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed evenings, weekends and holidays.
Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions in the area, such as fire, road closures, or storms that may affect your visit.
This house is a no-smoking facility.
Please clean house upon departure.
Make sure house is locked upon departure.
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.
Check the elements
-What is in the skies? Check the weather report before you leave home. When you arrive at the site, keep on eye on the skies for changes and, if possible, carry a compact weather radio. In inclement weather, take shelter until the bad weather passes. Stay dry - wet clothes contribute to heat loss. Also, keep sleeping bags and important gear dry at all times.
-Are there forest or grassland alerts? Forest and grassland home pages post alerts you should know before you go. Many of our forests and grasslands also post alerts on Twitter. The latest fire information may be found on InciWeb.
Survey your surroundings
-Arrive early. Plan your trip so that you arrive at your actual campsite with enough daylight to check over the entire site and safely set up camp.
-Check for potential hazards. Be sure to check the site thoroughly for glass, sharp objects, branches, large ant beds, poison ivy, bees, and hazardous terrain.
-Avoid areas of natural hazards. Check the contour of the land and look for potential trouble spots due to rain or snow. Areas that could flood or become extremely muddy can pose a problem.
-Inspect the site. Look for a level site with enough room to spread out all your gear. A site that has trees or shrubs on the side of prevailing winds will help block strong, unexpected gusts.
-Pitch your tent in a safe spot. Make sure your tent is made of flame-retardant fabric, and keep it a safe distance away from campfires. Keep insects out of your tent by closing the entrance quickly when entering or leaving.
-Build fires in a safe area. Your open fires and fuel-burning appliances must be far enough away from the tent to prevent ignition from sparks, flames, and heat. Never use a flame or any other heating device inside a tent. Check to know whether there are fire restrictions in place before starting a campfire. You could be fined if you start a fire in a restricted area.
Be fire safe
-Keep fires small and bring firewood purchased in the local area. Firewood brought from another area could also bring invasive pests.
-If you have to collect firewood at your campsite, collect dead and down wood only.
-Check at the local ranger station for current fire restrictions, which can change on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis.
-Use existing fire rings. Scrape away litter and any other burnable material within a 10-foot-diameter surrounding the ring.
-Make sure all wood fits inside the fire ring. Do not feed a large log into the fire ring.
-Have a shovel, axe, and bucket of water available before lighting your campfire.
-Never leave a campfire unattended, even for a few minutes or even if there are no flames present. Many wildfires start because of abandoned fires or because someone thought a fire was out.
-Put out a campfire by slowly pouring water onto the fire and stirring with a shovel. Continue adding and stirring until all material is cool to touch.
-Do not bury your fire. The coals can smolder and re-ignite.
Be bear aware
Being outdoors means being with wildlife. Many people never encounter a bear. But if you do, here's some simple advice:
DO NOT RUN.
*Remain calm.
*Group together and pick up small children.
*Continue to face the bear and back away slowly, talking calmly to identify yourself as a human.
*If the bear continues to approach, try to scare it away by making yourself as large and imposing as possible by stretching your arms overhead and making loud noises.
*Carry and know how to use bear spray, which is available at many outdoor retailers and can be used to deter a charging bear.
Food Storage
Bears are always searching for food. Bears are curious, intelligent animals that have great memories. Their eyesight is similar to humans and their sense of smell is seven times more powerful than a blood hound’s, enabling them to smell food from miles away. Those are the very traits that can sometimes get them – and us – into trouble. Most bears are wary of humans and try to avoid them. However, bears can learn to associate people with food and be tenacious in their pursuit of something to eat. Even if humans are around.
Everyone in bear country must do our part to store food and other attractants in bear-resistant containers at all times, and dispose of trash in bear-resistant dumpsters.
