Beautiful sights, very clean tower with good amenities, very good firepits on the ground for cooking. Close to places to go like Rob Roy Lake, which was fun for my dog to swim in, a little cold for my taste but it was about him swimming. Up in the tower I had a constant breeze, and it was much cooler then on the ground and no fly's. Easy to find firewood in the area for fires. Outhouse was clean and very usable. Sound of the nights were awesome to hear, night stars in the sky were awesome. Only negative item was every day and near evenings had visitors pull up to the gate wanting to enter and see the tower, even a couple wanting to spend the night in the tower. It was bearable because of the great site.

This is a beautiful spot with 360 degree views. The directions for finding it were not clear. The turnoff was not 7 mi in but about 5.8. We were not aware of a sign on the right side which is back a ways from the forest service road. Took some back and forthing to find it. The lock on the gate and the trapdoor worked fine. We mostly stayed in the lookout reading, napping and enjoying the lightening, wind and rain. The stairs are narrow and steep and at this altitude takes a bit of time to climb. The place was clean and rodent free. Beds were comfortable and the stove and lights worked fine. Like most pit toilets this one could have used some attention. I am alarmed lately at the dearth of insects and birds. Only five species of birds. Ground squirrels are abundant. I have found this to be true throughout the forested west. Fire, bark beetles draught and intense logging have not doubt played majors roles in the biota crashing. We are happy that rec.gov are still offering this sort of property.

Of the lookout towers that we've visited, this one exceeded expectations. It was in good condition, clean and with great views. It was well equipped but we had our own necessities. The entire stay was great... except for the battalions of mosquitos. Just that time of year. Of note, there were several visitors that stopped at the gate (which we kept locked). Not sure why, unless they wanted to visit an unoccupied lookout, or they wanted cell service. of which we were surprised was satisfactory (AT&T). This is a lookout we would visit again in the future.

Of the lookout towers that we've visited, this one exceeded expectations. It was in good condition, clean and with great views. It was well equipped but we had our own necessities. The entire stay was great... except for the battalions of mosquitos. Just that time of year. Of note, there were several visitors that stopped at the gate (which we kept locked). Not sure why, unless they wanted to visit an unoccupied lookout, or they wanted cell service. of which we were surprised was satisfactory (AT&T). This is a lookout we would visit again in the future.

Of the lookout towers that we've visited, this one exceeded expectations. It was in good condition, clean and with great views. It was well equipped but we had our own necessities. The entire stay was great... except for the battalions of mosquitos. Just that time of year. Of note, there were several visitors that stopped at the gate (which we kept locked). Not sure why, unless they wanted to visit an unoccupied lookout, or they wanted cell service. of which we were surprised was satisfactory (AT&T). This is a lookout we would visit again in the future.

Great views. But be prepared for wind and lots of steep steps. Take time to explore WY 130 along the foot of the Snowies.

Great views. But be prepared for wind and lots of steep steps. Take time to explore WY 130 along the foot of the Snowies.

Great views. But be prepared for wind and lots of steep steps. Take time to explore WY 130 along the foot of the Snowies.

Overall the stay there was great and we enjoyed the experience! Have to hike Medicine Bow Peak while in the area! One thing to be aware of is people encroaching on your campsite due to lack of signage stating that the fire tower is reservation only. Many times we had to explain to people that they were in an area that we paid for. I wish the rangers would put up signs informing the public of this. Just something to be mindful of but overall we didn't let that ruin our stay.

Overall the stay there was great and we enjoyed the experience! Have to hike Medicine Bow Peak while in the area! One thing to be aware of is people encroaching on your campsite due to lack of signage stating that the fire tower is reservation only. Many times we had to explain to people that they were in an area that we paid for. I wish the rangers would put up signs informing the public of this. Just something to be mindful of but overall we didn't let that ruin our stay.