Bow River Ranger Station
The Bow River Ranger Station (sleeps 10) is an all electric cabin featuring one full bath equipped with one shower, a double sink and toilet, and a 1/2 bath with a toilet and sink. The cabin boasts a large kitchen equipped with basic pots, pans, dishes and silverware, a small living room, and two bedrooms. The first bedroom provides two bunk beds, and the second bedroom offers two bunkbeds and two twin beds. Outside you will find a vault toilet and an outdoor seating area complete with a fire ring and picnic tables. The facility is handicap accessible including a ramp for entrance to the front door. Guests are expected to clean the facility before leaving. No trash service.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Out of the 13 campsites, 8 of them are reservable through recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $14 per site. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Interstate 80: Take exit 255 south to the town of Elk Mountain. From Elk Mountain continue south on Carbon County Road 101 for 13 miles to the Forest Boundary. This cabin rests in a meadow at the Forest boundary and can be seen from the road.
| Nearest town | Saratoga, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.5264° N, 106.3892° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 22.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Medicine Bow River, Turpin Reservoir, Sand Lake and Bow River Campground are all nearby.
- 7.7 miSheep Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.3 miQuealy Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 4.4 miHarden/Rd115 ATV3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Dfu Elk Mountain BridgeStructure · Elk Mountain · 11.1 mi
- Headquarters Park Historic DistrictHistoric district · Centennial · 13 mi
- Fort HalleckSite · Elk Mountain · 13.5 mi
Natural features
The house sits on the national forest boundary where sagebrush meets the forest.
Recreation
The Upper Medicine Bow River flows past the back yard and provides fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bow River Ranger Station?
Sites at Bow River Ranger Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Out of the 13 campsites, 8 of them are reservable through recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bow River Ranger Station?
$14 per site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bow River Ranger Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Bow River Ranger Station open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bow River Ranger Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Bow River Ranger Station?
Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Bow River Ranger Station?
Saratoga, Wyoming. Medicine Bow River, Turpin Reservoir, Sand Lake and Bow River Campground are all nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Bow River Ranger Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt (7.6 mi), Lincoln Park Campground (12.4 mi, partly first-come), and Brooklyn Lake Campground (12.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby