Boulder, Wyoming • Established 1929
Big Sandy Lodge
We are located In the Big Sandy Opening of the southern Wind River Mountains in western Wyoming
August Cabin Special: Between August 18-28, book any 5-consecutive night stays and get 20% off your cabin rate! Tell us you saw this ad on our website!
NOW
HIRING (updated
2/4/08):
Cook, Kitchen/Cabin Help, Guide/Packer
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Summer
Season: Late May - September
14th
Fall
Season : September
15th - Early October
307-382-6513
bigsandylodge@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:
#8 Spotted Tail Circle, Rock Springs, WY 82901
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. We gladly serve as a resupply drop point for hikers on the Continental Divide Trail (important: send packages at least 3 WEEKS in advance to ensure it arrives in time). 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.
Note
that our year-round mailing address is Rock Springs, Wyoming, but Big
Sandy Lodge LLC is NOT located in the town of
Rock Springs. 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.
-
Fishing high mountain lakes
-
Hiking & Backpacking
-
Trail Rides
-
Horse Pack Trips
-
Spot Packs & Gear Drops
- Guided Overnight Camp Trips
- Big Game Outfitting & Guiding
- 10 Rustic Cabins, up to 44 Guests
- Family-style Meals
- Group Facilities & Vacation Packages
- Wedding Receptions & Family Reunions
- Artist Retreats
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our brochure right now from your printer!
Printable Brochure (242K PDF)
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 |
307-382-6513
bigsandylodge@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.
We accept cash, money orders, or your good check. Sorry, we cannot accept credit cards. (We do not have power or phone lines at the lodge.)
Click on
small photos for a larger view
2008 Vacation Packages:
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:
For
those hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, we accept packages
by mail to be waiting for you when you arrive for a fee of $25.00 per
package. (Please make advance arrangements so we know when to expect you.)
The $25.00 will not be applied as a partial credit towards other services
taken at the Lodge as was done in the past. It is a 200 mile round trip
from the Lodge to 
Rock
Springs to pick up mail, and we only make the trip once a week, therefore
the $25.00 is non-refundable. If, for some reason you do not pick up the
package and want it mailed back, we will require a $10.00 fee to return
the package. Neither UPS or the US Postal Service deliver packages or
mail of any kind to the Lodge, regardless of what their national advertisements
claim. The correct mailing address to send CDT packages is: Big Sandy
Lodge, #8 Spotted Tail Cir, Rock Springs, WY 82901. We strongly recommend
you use Federal Express. Packages and supplies should be sent at least
3 weeks prior to your arrival. To ensure your package arrives in
time and makes it up to the Lodge on the weekly supply/mail run, please
send it well in advance of your intended arrival date. Sorry, we will
not make a special trip into town mid-week just to check mail.
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...
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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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Big Sandy Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Guide/Packer: Responsible for getting horses ready as needed for daily activities, taking guests on trail rides, taking pack horses and saddle horses on spot pack or gear drops. Get gear ready for same trips. Go on guided overnight camping trips as needed. Responsible for the safety of guests and horses. Caring for horses and gear used for these trips. Cutting fire wood, fixing fences and other duties as assigned. May also involve fall hunting season if interested in being a hunting guide.
Cook: Responsible for preparation and cooking meals. Taking inventory for ordering supplies. Keeping kitchen and storage area clean and orderly. Help with billing as guests check out. Help with guest check-in. Assist with cleaning duties and other duties as assigned.
Kitchen/Cabin: Responsible for cleaning cabins, laundry, cleaning and keeping the lodge clean and orderly. Help with table settings and serving food. Clean up after meals and other duties as assigned.