Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower is a national forest campground in Wyoming. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 41.20306, -106.21667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Photography
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 307-745-2300
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
Overview Perched atop a forested mountain, Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers visitors a unique lodging experience in Medicine Bow National Forest in southcentral Wyoming. The original fire lookout was constructed during the summer of 1938 by workers employed through the New Deal's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). After thirty years of use, it was replaced with a taller, more structurally sound tower. The new 55-foot tall tower was used as a fire lookout until the 1990s when it was renovated and opened to the public for overnight rental in 1997. The lookout is typically open from June through September. Guests can drive directly to the lookout most of the season. Several amenities are provided, but guests should be prepared to pack in some of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay. Please be aware during the month of June snow drifts may prevent you from driving directly to the tower and you may need to pack items in from a longer distance. For more information on conditions please call the Laramie Ranger District Office prior to arivial at 307-745-2300 Recreation The area around the lookout offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. The lookout is also ideal for guests who simply want to relax and enjoy picnics, campfires and stargazing at night. Rob Roy Reservoir is a six mile drive from the lookout, offering opportunities for fishing, boating and water skiing. Gold panning is a popular activity in Douglas Cree
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 263 designated routes (432 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Roy Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Rob Roy | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Holmes | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Bobbie Thomson | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Lake Owen | National forest campground | 7.2 mi | — | — |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | Free campsite | 8.0 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.