Sandstone Cabin
Sandstone Cabin is located beside State Highway 70 in the Sierra Madre Range. The cabin is nestled among beautiful aspen trees, and is frequented by moose, elk, and bears. The cabin features propane lights, heat, a propane stove and refrigerator, in addition to offering limited solar power. The cabin will sleep five to six people in 2 bunks and one queen bed. Potable water is availble. Individuals can reserve the Sandstone Cabin up to 14 consecutive nights from mid-June to late October. Please clean up after your pets. Host is located on site.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR1 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $80 per night. |
The historic cabin is furnished with double beds and bunk beds with mattresses and can accommodate up to six people. Other amenities include a propane cook stove, refrigerator, heater and lights. The kitchen is equipped with basic cooking and eating utensils and cookware. Solar panels provide limited power for lights and small appliances. The bathroom has a shower and flush toilet. Water is available on-site, though it is advised that guests bring their own for drinking. A picnic table and campfire ring provide a delightful area for outdoor dining. Guests need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, lanterns or flashlights, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food should be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. No pets are allowed within the building.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Encampment, Wyoming, travel west on State Highway 70, approximately 26 miles to the Sandstone Work Center. Turn right into Work Center compound and the Sandstone Cabin will be located on your left.
| Nearest town | Saratoga, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.1100° N, 107.1700° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 30.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Battle Highway, which passes right by the cabin, is a scenic drive featuring historic copper mining sites that were developed from 1897-1908 in the Sierra Madres. The drive is about 58 miles, beginning in Baggs, Wyoming and ending in Riverside, Wyoming. Interpretive signs along the route explain points of interest.
- 9.7 miCdnst - Deep Jack Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.3 miVerde Mine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 3.2 miBattle Creek ATV2.7 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.
Public land it sits in
Huston Park Wilderness begins about 5.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.9 miHuston Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,057 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
- Divide Sheep CampBuilding · Baggs · 6.2 mi
- Jack Creek Guard StationBuilding · Saratoga · 11.7 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. Sandstone Cabin sits in a clearing surrounded by a mixture of lodgepole pine, aspen and mixed conifer forest at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Wildlife viewing is abundant in the area, including elk, deer and moose.
Recreation
- Lake and Pond Fishing
- Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- Hog Park Boat Dock and Ramp
- Hog Park Campground
- Hog Park Picnic Site
- Lake View Picnic Site at Hog Park
- River and Stream Fishing
- Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Sierra Madre Area
- Big Creek-Holroyd Park Trailhead
- Bottle Creek Campground
- Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site
- Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
- East Fork - Encampment River Trail
- Encampment River Wilderness
- Hog Park Campground
- Huston Park Wilderness
- Jack Creek Campground
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sandstone Cabin?
Sites at Sandstone Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sandstone Cabin?
$80 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sandstone Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sandstone Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sandstone Cabin?
The bathroom has a shower and flush toilet.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Sandstone Cabin?
Lake and Pond Fishing The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sandstone Cabin?
Saratoga, Wyoming. Battle Highway, which passes right by the cabin, is a scenic drive featuring historic copper mining sites that were developed from 1897-1908 in the Sierra Madres.
Source: Getting there
What if Sandstone Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Creek Campground (5.3 mi, partly first-come), Hog Park Campground (17 mi), and Encampment River Campground (20.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby