Keystone Ranger Station
Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open 11 months of the year, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities in all seasons. The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District, and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of the cabin while adding a few modern amenities, such as electricity. Due to the rustic and historic nature of the cabin, guests will need to bring a few of their own supplies for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
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 | Shade | People / vehicles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 4 | Basic |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
The cabin's two bedrooms can sleep up to six people on single beds and bunk beds with mattresses. The cabin has electric lights and heat, but guests can also use the wood-burning stove. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, cookware and basic cooking and eating utensils. Drinking water is available. The bathroom has showers and flush toilets. Please be aware that due to recent vandalism, some of the windows are currently under repair and covered with plywood. A picnic table and grill provide a delightful area for outdoor dining. Guests need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, flashlights, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. There are 2 cabins at the Keystone Ranger Station; one is the rental and the one is sometimes used for employee housing on a temporary basis. Reservation holders will be notified if this is the case.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Laramie, take Highway 130 west, then State Highway 11 to Albany, WY. The cabin is in the old Keystone Work Center, located 8 miles west of Albany, on Forest Service Road 542. Once on site, it will be the eastmost structure of the three, furthest from the entry road. Please use the northern door that does not have a large porch.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.1697° N, 106.2509° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Refunds for cancellations may be processed on a case-by-case basis. There are no refunds for reservation processing fees. Please be aware of changes in weather and road conditions prior to arrival and plan accordingly.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 35 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 11.2 miSilver Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.4 miMeadow Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.4 miAlbany Trail ↗20.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 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.
Public land it sits in
Savage Run Wilderness begins about 4.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.8 miSavage Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 15,284 acres
- 5.3 miPlatte River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 24,051 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mountain View HotelBuilding · Centennial · 10.5 mi
- Centennial DepotBuilding · Centennial · 10.6 mi
- Centennial Work CenterHistoric district · Centennial · 10.7 mi
Natural features
From open, high expanses to valleys and canyons that rise steeply to snowy ranges, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests encompass mountain ranges, tributaries to the North Platte River and the Colorado River, and a mix of forested ecology with spruce, lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, aspen and shrub lands. Keystone Cabin sits in a clearing surrounded by a mixed conifer forest at an elevation of 9,265 feet. Wildlife viewing is abundant near the cabin, including elk, deer and moose. Migratory birds, squirrels and an occasional black bear find habitat in the forest as well.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting can be found within the vicinity. Several trailheads are an easy drive from the cabin. In the winter, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Keystone Ranger Station?
Sites at Keystone Ranger Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Keystone Ranger Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Keystone Ranger Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Keystone Ranger Station?
The bathroom has showers and flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Keystone Ranger Station?
Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting can be found within the vicinity. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Keystone Ranger Station?
Laramie, Wyoming.
Source: Getting there
What if Keystone Ranger Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rob Roy Campground (3.2 mi), Pelton Creek (7.2 mi), and Lake Owen (8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby