About Snow Survey Cabin
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Snow Survey Cabin offers a cozy and well-supplied retreat with stunning views and abundant wildlife, making it ideal for nature lovers. Guests appreciate the clean and family-friendly environment, along with its proximity to trails and outdoor activities. The cabin's quiet, secluded location enhances the peaceful experience, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Snow Survey Cabin offers a cozy and well-supplied retreat with stunning views and abundant wildlife, making it ideal for nature lovers. Guests appreciate the clean and family-friendly environment, along with its proximity to trails and outdoor activities. The cabin's quiet, secluded location enhances the peaceful experience, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Joshua H
VerifiedDecember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great! Keep it rustic, like it is
Ashley L
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
We LOVED this cabin. It's very basic and in the winter under a lot of snow. There was 2 ft. of untracked snow and it was amazing. It took us about 45 min. with snowshoes to walk the mile and about 30 min. on the way down. The furnace is tricky to start so don't get discouraged. It takes the cabin a bit to warm up. We brought down booties to wear inside and it was absolutely amazing. We also brought some Clorox wipes just in case but everything was in excellent condition and clean. We will absolutely be back!
Brandon K
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Family of four spent 2 nights here. In late Sept 2022. The fall colors were beautiful, weather was perfect. Clear skies, highs of 55 and lows of 26. When lighting the oven pilot, make sure to lift the stove top up first and light the 2 stove pilots first. We had no issues with the cabin or it’s equipment, all worked great for us. The solar lights work very well and operate just as of the cabin had electricity, lit it more then good enough for our needs. Others have reported having issues with the bathroom key, but we had none. Would gladly stay again.
Judy B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great quiet destination, close to numerous trails and sights in the Snowy Range. The cabin has a gas stove, a gas heater, limited cooking pots, 4 bunks and a table. The FS road leading to the cabin may be used by other campers looking to boondock. The bathroom was clean and it is locked so there is no public access.
Dan K
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
This is as basic a cabin as you can have which is appealing to many. It's located just off the highway which makes it easy to be able to explore & hike the numerous trails in the area, which is spectacular.
Ben P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great cabin. Beautiful area. Easy access.
Herbert E
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
The cabin is pretty rustic, but certainly functional. The Snowies are an extraordinarily scenic area.
The main problem for us was that we suffered altitude sickness. We had been fine at 8,500' in Colorado, but 10,300 was difficult.
It might be nice if NFS could install some kind of outdoor dish and other washing facility with a drain field.
Stocks of toilet paper and all kinds of things in the cupboards were appreciated!
Saul M
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Cabin was in very good shape. The road, WY130 was groomed each morning nice and early. All the appliances and lights were working well. Lots of toilet paper stocked. Great job keeping this place up!
Craig J
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
This was our fifth time visiting the cabin. We've been there in the summer and winter. We love the quiet at night. The cabin has a few issues you'll encounter in the winter. Once the cabin heats up after a day or so, snow melts off the roof and leaks into the cabin from above a window. I am not sure what it would take to repair it and it isn't that big of a deal, just something to be aware of. Over time it seems that most of the silverware has disappeared vs what was there previously. On our recent visit there was no dish soap and no disinfecting cleaning products so be sure to bring those with you. The one plastic pan for dishwashing had to be used to try to capture some of the dripping water so you may also want to bring dishwashing pans with you. There are still plenty of plates, bowls, pots and pans. If someone would bring and donate a non-stick flipper or turner to use with the non-stick frying pans that would be helpful. All that is left is a metal grilling tool. There is plenty of toilet paper! Enjoy your visit.
Emily I
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great cabin for XC skiing, beautiful views, and seclusion. We entered from the west side of WY 130, only about a 1 mile ski in. Fairly primitive, bring your own soap and lighter.
Location Snow Survey Cabin
Address:
Box 249
Saratoga, WY, 82331
United States
From Saratoga, travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the Highway130/230 junction. Turn left (east) on Highway 130 and drive 20 miles to Forest Service Road 257 (also known as Snowstorm Road). Turn onto Forest Service Road 257 and continue for approximately 100 yards to the cabin.
Highway 130 closes at the winter closure gate 6 miles west of Forest Service Road 257. There is a large parking area at the winter closure gate available for use called the Ryan Park Snowmobile Parking Area. Winter access requires parking at the 'chains end' closure gate and using a snowmobile, skis or snowshoes to reach the cabin.
Access to the cabin during the winter months can be either six miles from the lower 'chains end' gate at the Ryan Park Snowmobile Parking Area on the west side of the Snowy Range or 1 mile beyond the upper "chains end" gate. The Wyoming Highway Department determines which closure gate will be open or closed.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.3264 / -106.378
Elevation: 3058 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check the elements
-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:
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. |
