Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout

USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee

Fast facts

Cost: Fee charged
Managed by: USFS
Type: Lookout/Cabin
Reservations: recreation.gov
Nearest dump station: Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 66.6 mi
Coordinates: 41.2039, -106.2178
Last verified: September 18, 2026

41.2039° N · 106.2178° W

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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Recently a working fire lookout tower. Viewpoints include the Medicine Bow Peak, Rob Roy Reservoir, Jelm Mountain, and the southern end of the Snowy Range.
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Is Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout free?

No. Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout?

Take Hwy 130 west of Laramie to Hwy 11 and Albany, WY. The tower is located seven miles west of Albany, Wyoming on Forest Road #500, a well-graveled road accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicles. Hiking and scenic driving opportunities abound nearby.

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What are the rules at Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout?

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73946&topTabIndex=CampingSpot.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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