About Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout
Live a bit of history and enjoy incredible views of southeastern Wyoming including Medicine Bow Peak, Rob Roy Reservoir, Jelm Mountain, and the southern end of the Snowy Range. Formerly used to detect fires, the tower rises 55 feet above a forested mountaintop in the Medicine Bow mountain range. The tower was renovated and opened to the public for overnight rental in 1997. The rental fee is $40 per night and is open Mid-June through October 1st, weather permitting. Maximum rental is two consecutive nights with no more than ten nights in a calendar year and no more than three weekends in a calendar year. Additional camping is allowed below the tower, with a total of ten occupants at the site. Amenities include: propane refrigerator, stove with oven, heater, lamps, two single beds, four chairs and table, hoist (pulley and rope), historic fire finder, and more. No water is available at the…
- Fees: $80/night. Four (4) person maximum capacity.
- Managed by: USFS - Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- Where: 5 mi west of Albany, WY · 41.20267, -106.2173
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mt Lookout | ATV road | at camp | 0.7 mi |
| French Creek | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 25.8 mi |
| Albany Trail | Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 20.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Rob Roy Campground 2 mi
- Keystone Cabin 2.8 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi SE of Albany 7 mi
- Lake Owen Campground 7 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi E of Albany 7.8 mi
- Libby Creek Aspen Campground 8.5 mi