Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Parking lot used primarily for snowmobile parking in the winter. This site is not regularly maintained, including the restrooms. It is located in the Snowy Range off of Highway 230 and is managed by the Laramie Ranger District. In the summer there is a day use fee of $5/day/vehicle.
It is about 60 yards wide and 150 yards long, and can fit 60-70 trucks and trailers. It is hard packed gravel, and is not maintained by the Forest Service in the winter. There is no water but there is a vault restroom (it is recommended that you bring your own toilet paper). The T-South snowmobile trail begins in the lot, which is a regularly groomed trail with access North to most major snowmobiling trails on the Snowy Range. Snowmobile trails in the area are groomed by the Albany Lodge (307-745-5782).
From Laramie, WY take Highway 230 South towards Walden, CO. Continue 35 miles on Highway 230. The parking lot is on the right, a few miles past the Fox Park, WY turn off.
41.03953, -106.16033 · 41°2'22.3"N 106°9'37.2"W
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 36 | 44 | 52 | 62 | 74 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 44 | 34 |
| Low °F | 7 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 29 | 36 | 42 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 7 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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