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About Snow Survey Cabin
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Fishing
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Winter
Skiing
Snowmobile
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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- Kitchen
- Heating
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001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
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Reviews (41)
What Guests Are Saying
The Snow Survey Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked, and cozy retreat with beautiful views and a great location near trails, ideal for families and nature lovers. Guests appreciated the solar lights, fireplace, and sightings of wildlife like moose and deer. While there were minor issues, such as a locked outhouse and twin-sized beds, overall experiences were positive, leading many to recommend it and return for another stay.
What Guests Are Saying
The Snow Survey Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked, and cozy retreat with beautiful views and a great location near trails, ideal for families and nature lovers. Guests appreciated the solar lights, fireplace, and sightings of wildlife like moose and deer. While there were minor issues, such as a locked outhouse and twin-sized beds, overall experiences were positive, leading many to recommend it and return for another stay.
Review Summary
karen m
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
clean and equipped. lovely meadow.
SHARON A
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
We really enjoyed reading about the history of the cabin. The solar lighting was adequate. As it was a couple of nights in the mid-twenties, getting the propane heater to light is imperative! The knobs on the heater are difficult to see...possibly someone should paint the numbers white. If the rate next year is increased to $80 or higher, possible water could be included in some fashion. Someone has gone to great lengths to provide the "basics." We made great memories...we love Medicine Bow National Forest.
Josh B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
We've stayed in several of over snow access winter cabins, and this is by far my favorite. Exactly one mile from the parking area, it can be accessed on foot if need (groomed snowmobile trail). The solar electric lights are very nice, as is the gas stove and heat as it is so much easier than wood.
Jeff S
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great Hiking Area
Eleanor B
VerifiedMarch 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Incredible cabin with everything we needed and nothing that we didn't. It is easy to get to and find, the stove is SO WARM and there is great access to phenomenal skiing terrain just outside the door. The mattresses are a little rough but better than sleeping on the cold ground! Bring water if it is the winter - melting snow is a huge pain.
Jayakumar R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
We enjoyed the stay, its beautiful location with basic facilities and clear instructions. Calm serene sound from the nearby creek was wonderful experience.
Tyler S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Very nice rustic cabin. Reasonably priced stay. Abundant wildlife near cabin. Atv opportunities near. It was a very nice stay to unplug for a week long sabbatical to get re-connected with God in His creation . Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere .Met a wonderful woman of God while climbing medicine bow peak as well. Hope to come visit again Lord willing.
Allen H
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Beautiful place and cabin! Come and enjoy! But don't tell your friends!
Steven P
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
We went in late winter. I was almost expecting to go through the top door but the lower door was dug out as well as the outhouse. Furnace heated up the cabin very well and stove works. Even my big city wife had fun
Ronald C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNOW SURVEY
Great experience in a well maintained clean cabin well worth the $ The stars at night are so big and bright, Loved the quiet and secluded off road location.
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.
Snow Survey Cabin is accessible via Highway 130, which is approximately 8 miles from Saratoga. Highway 130 intersects with Highway 230 at the junction where travelers can turn east to reach the cabin.
Elevation: 3058 feet
29 mi drive to downtown Saratoga (about 31 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- -Water is not available at this facility -Cell phone service in unreliable in the area -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 cabin (office is not open evenings, weekends or federal holidays) -Please 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 -The cabin is a no-smoking facility -Pets are welcome at the facility, but must be kept under control; please clean up after pets. -Please clean cabin upon departure -Make sure cabin 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.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
