Laprele Guard Station
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 42.4585, -105.8354
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This is part of a district compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 to house the LaPrele District Ranger. The entire compound is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is the only building available for rent at this time. The house offers two bedrooms, a full bath, large kitchen and living/dining room with a stone fireplace. A duel fuel generator provides minimal power to the cabin. The water heater, refrigerator and stove are propane. Generally the fireplace upstairs is adequate for heating the cabin during the summer.The cabin has ample sleeping room for 6 people. Campbell Creek Campground is just .2 miles to the west by the road. All kitchen/bathroom/and cleaning supplies are provided just bring food, drinking water and bedding/towels. We ask that you please clean the cabin prior to departure.This is a very special place and everyone who loves it would like to keep it that way.It is located in the Laramie Peak area and is managed by the Douglas Ranger District.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Laprele Guard Station free?
No. Laprele Guard Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Laprele Guard Station?
From Douglas (37 miles) From I25 Exit 140, turn right onto S Riverbend Dr. Turn right onto WY-94 (Esterbrook Road) and right on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). In 3 miles, turn left on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). Continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 33.8 miles. From I25 Exit 146, East on WY-96. In 3.1 miles, turn right on WY-91 (Cold Springs Road). Continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 33.8 miles From Laramie (105 miles) Follow HWY 30 (N) from Laramie to Medicine Bow. Take HWY 487 North and turn right on CR 62 (32 Mile RD/Little Medicine Road) for 29.8 miles and continue on CR 24 (Cold Springs Road) for 4.4 miles.
What are the rules at Laprele Guard Station?
No pets allowed due to the historic nature of this wooden structure..
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
