Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 20 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers. No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 20 ft.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Not listed
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 1
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 20 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 8,004 ft
- Phone
- (307) 358-4690 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
$100/night
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 42.45278, -105.83389 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Campbell Creek Campground 0.2 mi straight-line
- Curtis Gulch Campground 11.2 mi straight-line
- Esterbrook Campground 26.2 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
La Prele Guard Station is located south of Douglas, Wyoming in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It was originally built as a remote ranger station in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was converted into a work center when the La Prele Ranger District was discontinued in 1956. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Today, it provides a unique lodging experience and delightful spot for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in south central Wyoming. The guard station is open from late May or early June through late October each year and is accessible by car except after snow events at the beginning and end of the season. Weather and road closures may impact opening and closure dates. Many modern conveniences are provided, but guests will need to bring a few of their own supplies to make their stay comfortable. We try to keep a supply of firewood available to guests but there is no guarantee. The site now has limited propane lighting.
Please note that due to the historic nature of the facility, pets, candles or other flame producing items are not permitted in the cabin.
Recreation
Opportunities for hiking, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hunting can be found within the vicinity. OHV riders can access trails in the area as well.
Nearby Attractions
Twin Peaks Trail
Little Medicine Falls
Upper Deer Creek Trail
Fishing and Hunting
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Shirley Basin - 15.0 mi away, station at 7,057 ft - 947 ft lower than the campground (8,004 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Feb | 31 | 4 | 0.62 |
| Mar | 41 | 15 | 0.80 |
| Apr | 50 | 24 | 1.29 |
| May | 60 | 32 | 1.83 |
| Jun | 73 | 39 | 1.35 |
| Jul | 81 | 46 | 1.30 |
| Aug | 80 | 43 | 0.83 |
| Sep | 69 | 34 | 0.93 |
| Oct | 54 | 23 | 0.80 |
| Nov | 40 | 14 | 0.43 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 0.43 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.