Little Brooklyn Lake Guard
Little Brooklyn Guard Station is located nine miles west of Centennial, Wyoming just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at an elevation of 10,340 feet. The guard station was constructed in 1931 as housing for Forest Service employees. Today, it is a unique year-round lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in southeastern Wyoming. During the dry, summer months, guests can drive directly to the cabin; however during the snowy months, access is limited to snowmobiles, skis or snowshoes. Guests can expect to travel about three miles from the parking lot at Green Rock Recreation Area.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Full | Lakefront | 7 / 4 |
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
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
The cabin measures 28x22-ft. and has three rooms. It can accommodate up to seven people with two sets of bunk beds, one single bed and a double sofa bed. The cabin is heated by a wood stove and equipped with propane lights, propane cook stove, cookware and utensils for eating and cooking. The Forest Service supplies the propane and firewood. The firewood will need to be split. A maul and axe are provided. Please leave a good amount of split firewood for the next guest. If there is a problem, report it to the Forest Service. Drinking water is available during the summer months from a pump located outside the cabin. No running water is available inside the cabin. Water from the pump may freeze during the winter months, so guests must bring their own supply of water or melt snow for drinking, cooking and cleaning during this time. A vault toilet, grill and picnic table are located outside the cabin. Saddle or pack stock belonging to the renter may be kept in the meadow north of the guard station for an additional fee. Only certified weed-free hay or processed feed may be brought into the National Forest.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Laramie, Wyoming, take Hwy 130 to Centennial, Wyoming. Travel approximately 9 miles west of Centennial on Highway 130 to Brooklyn Lake Road (Forest Service Road 317) located on the north (right) side of the highway. The Guard Station is on Brooklyn Lake Road approximately 1 mile from the intersection with Highway 130.
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.3643° N, 106.2451° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Refunds 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.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 29.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Guests can travel the Snowy Range Scenic Byway (Highway 130) in the summer. There are many campgrounds, picnic areas and hiking trails along its course. The small Snowy Range Ski Resort is adjacent to this scenic byway as well; however, portions of Highway 130 are not completely accessible during the winter.
- 3.5 miMiner's Cabin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.4 mi
- 4.7 miTipple Trail Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miNorth Fork ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miSheep Lake ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miLost-Glacier Lakes3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miLibby Creek4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miBarber Lake3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miShelf Lakes Trail1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 11.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.4 miSavage Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 15,284 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
- Brooklyn LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 0.8 mi
- Libby LodgeBuilding · Centennial · 4.8 mi
- Centennial Work CenterHistoric district · Centennial · 6 mi
Natural features
From valleys and canyons that rise steeply to jagged ridges, the area around the cabin boasts alpine lakes and a mixed forest of spruce, lodgepole pine, subalpine fir and aspen. In the summer, guests can enjoy a view of wildflowers spilling down the meadow in front of the cabin to the edge of serene Little Brooklyn Lake. In winter, this same meadow is blanketed in pristine snow. Wildlife is abundant near the cabin, including elk, deer and coyotes. Migratory birds, squirrels and an occasional black bear find habitat in the forest as well.
Recreation
A vast hiking trail system that accesses the highest elevations of the Snowy Range is available within 2 miles of the cabin. Hikers may attempt to summit Medicine Bow Peak, the highest peak in the Range at an elevation of 12,013 feet. Sheep Lakes Trail and Glacier Lakes Trails are also nearby. Fishing is available at many alpine lakes and streams, including Brooklyn Lake and Little Brooklyn Lake, which is within walking distance of the cabin. Winter brings deep powder snow for the snowmobiler, snowshoer and cross-country skier. Opportunities exist for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting in designated areas nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard?
Sites at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Little Brooklyn Lake Guard have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard?
A vast hiking trail system that accesses the highest elevations of the Snowy Range is available within 2 miles of the cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Little Brooklyn Lake Guard?
Laramie, Wyoming. Guests can travel the Snowy Range Scenic Byway (Highway 130) in the summer.
Source: Getting there
What if Little Brooklyn Lake Guard is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nash Fork (0.6 mi, partly first-come), Brooklyn Lake Campground (0.6 mi, partly first-come), and Sugarloaf Campground (2.6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby