Brush Creek Work Center Barracks

About this site

Overview The cabin offers an ideal winter playground, with a snowy landscape perfect for recreation. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities. The Brush Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails are made up of loop trails winding through aspen, lodgepole pine stands and reclaimed clear-cuts. The frequency of trail grooming depends on weather conditions and equipment. Recreation After the Wyoming Highway Department closes their gate for the winter the highway becomes a popular snowmobile trail. The Wyoming State Trails map shows over 300 miles of groomed and ungroomed trail. A new map is created each year. Other recreational opportunities in the area include cross country skiing on the trails behind the Barracks and sledding at the old Ryan Park Ski Area. Facilities After the Wyoming Highway Department closes their gate for the winter the highway becomes a popular snowmobile trail. The Wyoming State Trails map shows over 300 miles of groomed and ungroomed trail. A new map is created each year. Other recreational opportunities in the area include cross country skiing on the trails behind the Barracks and sledding at the old Ryan Park Ski Area. Natural Features The Snowy Range is aptly named. The Barracks, at 8,100 feet, receives early autumn snow and by Halloween the snow is beginning to accumulate. Eight miles up from the Barracks is the Highway 130 winter closure gate. Additional Info: This historic bi-level cabin in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest accommodates up to 8-10 people in four bedrooms with twin beds. It features a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and basic supplies; two bathrooms with flush toilets and showers; electricity and heat throughout. Open primarily mid-December through March for winter recreation rentals via Recreation.gov. No pets allowed. Managed by Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.

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Contact

• 307-326-5258
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233948

Location

41.340000, -106.520000