
Boulder, Wyoming Established 1929
Big Sandy Lodge
Under
new ownership and management.
307-733-5051
Tony Ligori
We are remotely located In the Big
Sandy Opening of the southern Wind River Mountains in western Wyoming,
close
to
the
Continental
Divide Hiking Trail. Call for
availability for dates. Please call ahead to make
your reservations.
Summer
Season: Late May - September
14th
Fall
Season: September
15th - Early October
BSL@wyoming.com
When inquiring by e-mail, please be
sure to include your PHONE NUMBER so we can call you back and confirm
your reservation. It may take 2-3 days to get back with you by e-mail.
Mailing
address:
PO Box 260, Jackson Hole, WY 83001
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We're
REMOTE!
Big Sandy Lodge is 44 miles from the nearest town of
Boulder,
Wyoming. We're at 9,100 feet elevation and bordering
the Bridger Wilderness at the southern end of the spectacular 90-mile
long Wind River Mountain Range. There are no public phones or electricity
here at the Lodge, so leave the rest of the world behind and enjoy the
beautiful mountain scenery, fantastic fishing, horseback riding on wilderness
trails, the smell of evergreen trees, and incredible star-filled night
skies.
Basecamp
for Finis Mitchell
Originally
established in 1929 as a tent camp by Finis Mitchell, well known as
"Man O' the Mountain" and author of the hiking book "Wind
River Trails", the area has changed
little since then. Wildlife (deer, moose and elk) inhabit the area and
are often encountered.
We
have 10 rustic, one-room log cabins that can
accommodate up to 44 guests. Our lodge has group room facilities, meals
served family-style, twin massive stone fireplaces, and a wildlife
trophy
lounge. Advanced reservations are recommended for lodging and meals. Daily
commercial airport service arrives in Rock Springs, Riverton, and Jackson
Hole, Wyoming, and Salt Lake
City, Utah. Shuttle services available from Jackson and Pinedale. Click
here for more information on how to get here.
We're
located at the entrance to the Big Sandy Opening, with access to many
of the Wind River Mountain's trout lakes and streams, flowering meadows,
photographic vistas, scenic trails, pine-scented forests, glaciers,
wildlife, and towering mountain peaks. We are one mile from the wilderness
boundary and next to the Big Sandy Trailhead with access to the breathtaking
Cirque of the Towers and technical rock-climbing locations. Our rates
are family-friendly and groups can reserve our facilities for family
reunions, weddings, and executive retreats. Take advantage of our off-season
rates by booking in June or September. Call or e-mail to make your reservations.
Advanced reservations are recommended.
We are a remote, summer season lodge high in the Wind River Mountains
open from late May until early October. Our operating
season and opening day any given year depends on when the snow comes
and goes and when the road to the lodge is free of snow. Big Sandy
Lodge
is approximately 100 miles from Rock Springs, Wyoming. During the winter
season when the lodge is closed, we reside in Rock Springs. You can
make reservations for your stay any time of the year by calling,
e-mailing,
or using snail-mail.
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Fishing
high mountain lakes
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Hiking
& Backpacking
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Trail
Rides
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Horse
Pack Trips
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Spot
Packs & Gear Drops
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Guided
Overnight Camp Trips
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Big
Game Outfitting & Guiding
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10
Rustic Cabins, up to 44 Guests
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Family-style Meals
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Group
Facilities & Vacation Packages
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Wedding
Receptions & Family Reunions
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Artist
Retreats
Approximate
Distance to Big Sandy Lodge:
Boulder,
Wyoming
Pinedale, Wyoming
Jackson, Wyoming
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Riverton, Wyoming
Denver, Colorado
Salt Lake City, Utah |
44
miles
55 miles
133 miles
100 miles
120 miles
430 miles
260 miles |
307-733-5051
BSL@wyoming.com
Tony
Ligori
When
inquiring by e-mail, please be sure to include your PHONE NUMBER so we
can call you back and confirm your reservation. It may take 2-3 days to
get back with you by e-mail.
We
accept credit cards, cash, money orders,
or your good check.

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here for larger location map!
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to Get Here
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Destinations:
Close access to Cirque of the Towers and Big Sandy Lake. 40 lakes are
within 15 miles of the Lodge, with six different trout species for the
fisherman. The entire Wind River Range and Bridger Wilderness can be accessed
from the Big Sandy Trailhead.
Trail
Access:
Continental Divide Trail, Lowline and Highline Trails,
Big Sandy Trail, and Fremont Trail.
Highlights:
Continental Divide Hiking Trail - 1.5 miles
Cirque
of the Towers - 10 miles
Jackass
Pass - 8 miles
Big
Sandy Lake - 6 miles
Fish
Creek Pass - 3.9 miles
Clear
Lake - 7.9 miles
Dad's
Lake - 5.9 miles
Gear
Drop-Off for CDT Hikers:
We
accept drop-offs for the Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail for guests who stay at least one night.

Guest
Cabins
Our
one-room cabins are furnished with bedding, towels, wood-burning stoves
and kerosene lamps (There is no electricity or phone service. Cell phone
reception is marginal, depending on your service provider and weather
conditions. We cannot guarantee you will be able to get cell phone
reception at our location. If that is critical to you, please ask us about
communication capabilities.) Modern restroom and shower facilities are
centrally located. Excellent trout fishing is outside your cabin door.
See our Rates page for specifics. More
on Cabins...
Guest
Comments:
"Your
cabins are nicer than Yellowstone! Such a beautiful location."
Beth
D, St. Louis, Missouri
"Just
as magical as it was 35+ years ago - hope it never changes!!"
Susan & Howie G., Greenbank, Washington
"Our
8th year! Thanks again! We'll see you next year."
K. Denver, Colorado
"It's
BEAUTIFUL here. Great cooking!" Kat
K., Asheville, North Carolina
"Thanks
for the wonderful experience, clean cabins & hot showers!"
R.., Green Lake, Wisconsin
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